the South Bank
/ðə ˌsaʊθ ˈbæŋk/
/ðə ˌsaʊθ ˈbæŋk/
- an area of the south bank of the Thames around Waterloo Bridge which is London's main cultural centre. Most of the centre was built in the 1950s and 1960s. It includes the Hayward Gallery, the National Film Theatre, the Purcell Room concert hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the National Theatre, as well as gardens and areas where people can walk by the river and see outdoor concerts and exhibitions.
南岸：泰晤士河南岸的滑铁卢桥周围的区域，滑铁卢桥是伦敦的主要文化中心。该中心的大部分建于1950年代和1960年代。它包括海沃德美术馆，国家电影剧院，珀塞尔厅音乐厅，皇家音乐厅和国家剧院，以及人们可以在河边漫步并观看户外音乐会和展览的花园和区域。