barnstorm

v. 在小城镇巡回演出, 在乡间作演说旅行

发音

UK /ˈbɑːnstɔːm/
US /ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/

词形变化

barnstorms 复数 barnstorms barnstormed barnstorming barnstorms 三单 barnstorming 现在分词 barnstormed 过去式 barnstormed 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

v.
  1. 1.

    To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.

  2. 2.

    To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.

    美国
  3. 3.

    To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.

    美国

词汇关系

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词源

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

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