big top

短语

马戏团生活；马戏团的主帐篷

词形变化

big tops 复数 big tops

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.

    As a trapeze performer, she generally worked in the big top, but due to her injury, she was stuck working concessions.

  2. 2.

    A large tent of the style used for circusses.

    引申义
  3. 3.

    The circus; the circus lifestyle.

    引申义

    He had been a big top performer in his youth, but in a twist of fate he had run away to become an investment banker.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

top round-top

上位词 2

canvas canvass

整体词 1

circus

词源

From big + top.

来源：wiktionary