curtain raiser

美 [ˈkɜrt(ə)nˌreɪzər]
英 [ˈkɜː(r)t(ə)n ˌreɪzə(r)]
  • n.(重大事件的)前奏;(剧院等主要剧目演出前的)序幕
  • 网络开场戏
复数:curtain raisers  
curtain-raiser
n.
1.
~ (to sth)
(重大事件的)前奏,序曲a small event that prepares for a more important one
2.
~ (to sth)
(剧院等主要剧目演出前的)序幕,开场小戏a short performance before the main performance in a theatre, etc.