演出闭幕后，观众鼓掌，演员在台前向观众敬礼，表示谢意——这就是我们常说的“谢幕”，用英文可以表达为：answer a curtain call或respond to a curtain call，这里的curtain call意即名词“谢幕”或观众要求演员谢幕的掌声或呼声。请看下面的例句：

       After the play the actors took eight curtain calls.
       剧终后演员们谢幕8次。

       The actors had to respond to the curtain call repeatedly, as the audience went on applauding.
       观众掌声不断，演员们不得不多次谢幕。

       The playwright and the director were called before the curtain.
       剧作者和导演出场谢幕。

       7月8日晚，西方经典音乐剧《妈妈咪呀》在全球范围内推出首个中文版。这场在上海大剧院举行的首演，在多达5次的谢幕返场和经久不息的掌声中宣告成功。请看相关英文报道：

The Chinese version of classic musical "Mamma Mia!" received a warm welcome in Shanghai. The cast returned for five curtain calls on opening night. It looks like the enthusiasm of those who love musicals is on the rise.

—— Excerpt from 'Mamma Mia' premieres in Shanghai

       （来源：中国网学英语频道）