It thought it possessed strength because the Empire had been carried away before it like a theatrical stage-setting.
它自以为强大，因为帝国在它眼前象戏台上的一幕场景似的被搬走了。
2
A male bird of paradise may put himself in the limelight by displaying his spectacular plumage in the best stagesetting to attract a female.
一只雄性天堂鸟可能会在最佳的场合中展示他华美的羽毛使自己成为关注的焦点，从而吸引雌性。
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What is beyond doubt is that Homo sapiens survived and turned to farming soon after the ice retreated, setting the stage for the rise of modern civilisation.