1. come upon the stage : 进入社会；
2. at this stage : 眼下, 暂时；
3. set the stage for : 为...打好基础, 为...创造条件；
4. go on the stage : 当演员；
5. tread the stage : 上舞台, 做演员；
及物动词
不及物动词
名词
1. (活动、过程或时期的)阶段，部分
A stage of an activity, process, or period is one part of it.
2. 舞台;戏台
In a theatre, the stage is an area where actors or other entertainers perform.
3. 舞台表演;戏剧演出
You can refer to acting and the production of plays in a theatre as the stage .
4. 组织上演(戏剧、演出等)
If someone stages a play or other show, they organize and present a performance of it.
5. 组织(活动或仪式)
If you stage an event or ceremony, you organize it and usually take part in it.
6. (尤指政治)舞台，活动领域
You can refer to a particular area of activity as a particular stage, especially when you are talking about politics.
7. to set the stage - see set