Definition
冷场 is a noun meaning an awkward silence, originally from theater when an actor misses a cue or forgets lines, but extended to any meeting or social situation where no one speaks. You can use it with verbs like 出现 (to occur) or 避免 (to avoid).
n.
awkward silence (in a performance, due to a missed cue or forgotten lines)awkward silence (in a meeting or social gathering, when no one speaks)
Examples
- ，冷场。Yǎnyuán wàng le táicí, tái shàng chūxiàn le lěng cháng.The actor forgot his lines, and an awkward silence appeared on stage.
- 冷场，。Kāihuì shí chūxiàn le lěng cháng, méiyǒu rén fāyán.An awkward silence occurred during the meeting; no one spoke.
- ，冷场。Tā jiǎng wán xiàohuà hòu, quánchǎng yí piàn lěng cháng.After he finished his joke, there was an awkward silence throughout the room.
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