ＭＣ
also: エムシー
Meanings
MC; master of ceremonies; host
Commonly used for the host or emcee of an event, TV show, or live performance.
The MC for tonight's event is a famous celebrity.
MC segment; talk break between songs
Refers to the talking portion of a concert or live show where performers address the audience between songs.
During the MC segment of the live show, the vocalist talked about recent events.
machining center
Abbreviation of マシニングセンター; used in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
See also: マシニングセンター
The latest machining centers have been introduced in this factory.
Abbreviation of 限界費用; used in economics.
See also: 限界費用
I learned the concept of marginal cost in economics class.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がＭＣを務めるfor someone to serve as the MC/host
He served as the MC at the wedding.
- ＭＣで盛り上げるto pump up the crowd with an MC talk segment
The band pumped up the crowd during the MC segment between songs.
- ＭＣで加工するto machine (a part) using a machining center
This part is machined using an MC (machining center).
- ＭＣが上がるfor marginal cost to rise
Marginal cost can rise as production increases.
- ＭＣを入れるto insert a talk break between songs at a live show
They put in a short MC segment between songs.