auditorium
/ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːrɪəm/noun
(pl. Auditoriums 或 auditoria /-rɪə/)
1
- the part of a theatre, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits听众席; 观众席。
2
- chiefly N. Amer. a large building or hall used for public gatherings, typically concerts or sports events〈主北美〉会堂, 礼堂。
2.1
- a large room, especially a school hall（尤指学校的）礼堂。
词源
early 17th cent. （originally in the general sense 'a place for hearing'）： from Latin， neuter of auditorius 'relating to hearing' （see AUDITORY）.