Rangerette

发音

/ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/

词形变化

Rangerettes 复数 Rangerettes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  2. 2.

    A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style.

    引申义
  3. 3.

    An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf.

词源

From ranger + -ette, originally coined as a proprietary name for Kilgore College's precision dance team (founded 1939). The suffix -ette denotes a feminine or diminutive form, emphasizing the team's pioneering role as a women's drill unit.

来源：wiktionary