alarums and excursions

短语

词形变化

only 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    All the sounds and activities of preparations for war.

    仅复数
  2. 2.

    Any frantic activity.

    习语 仅复数 引申义

词源

From a Shakespearean stage direction, indicating that soldiers should march across the stage, blowing bugles and beating drums, etc.

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