Singaporean Mandarin Database
This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
Singapore Discovery Centre
Singapore Discovery Centre
释义
名词
由新加坡国防部 (Ministry of Defence) 建造的高科技综合性展览馆。
DEFINITION
Noun
A high-tech integrated exhibition centre set up by the Ministry of Defence.
由来
- 英文 “Singapore Discovery Centre” 的意译。
- 新加坡知新馆的名称取自成语“温故知新”之意，也有“知道和发觉新加坡”的含义。
- 新加坡知新馆位于新加坡武装部队训练学院 (Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute) 内，占地一万平方公尺，于1996年11月开放给公众参观。
- 馆内设有“新加坡里程碑展览厅” (Singapore Dynamics Gallery)、“科技厅” (Technology Gallery)、“策略厅” (Tactics Gallery)、“达沃影场” (iWERKS Theatre)、“虚拟实景” (Visual Reality) 等部分。
- 设于新加坡知新馆内的电影院能容纳344人，荧幕约五层楼高，是新加坡目前最大的平面电影荧幕。
ETYMOLOGY
- The Mandarin term “新加坡知新馆” is a paraphrase of “Singapore Discovery Centre”.
- The centre's Mandarin name is inspired by the Chinese idiom “温故知新” (to learn about new things by reviewing the old), and also has the meaning of knowing and discovering Singapore.
- The Singapore Discovery Centre is located on the grounds of the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI). It covers an area of 10,000 square metres and was opened to the public in November 1996.
- The centre comprises of various attractions such as the Singapore Dynamics Gallery, Technology Gallery, Tactics Gallery, iWERKS Theatre and Visual Reality.
- The 344-seater theatre located in the Singapore Discovery Centre is equipped with a five-storey high screen, which is the largest flat screen in Singapore.
例句
从观看升旗仪式到齐唱国歌，从参观新加坡知新馆到参与“寻宝游戏”，从欣赏爱国电影到合唱爱国歌曲，师生们都乐在其中。（《联合早报》，17/08/2016）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Whether they were watching the flag-raising ceremony and singing the national anthem in unison, visiting the Singapore Discovery Centre and participating in the treasure hunt, or watching patriotic movies and singing patriotic songs, all the students and teachers had fun and enjoyed the activities immensely. (Lianhe Zaobao, 17/08/2016)