opera
/ˈɔprə; `ɑpərə/ n
1 [C] play in which words are sung to a musical accompaniment 歌剧（剧本）
an opera by Wagner 瓦格纳的歌剧
Verdi's later operas 威尔地的後期歌剧.
2 [U] dramatic works of this kind as entertainment, an art form, etc （演出的）歌剧作品; 歌剧艺术
We're very fond of opera. 我们很喜爱歌剧.
sing in comic opera 演唱喜歌剧
grand (ie serious) opera 大歌剧
light (ie not serious) opera 轻歌剧
tickets for the opera 歌剧票
[attrib 作定语]
the operaseason 歌剧演出季节.
3 [C] company performing opera歌剧团
The Vienna State Opera 维也纳国家歌剧院.