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circus

circus /ˈsɚkəs/ noun
plural circuses
circus
/ˈsɚkəs/
noun
plural circuses
Learner's definition of CIRCUS
[count]
: a traveling show that is often performed in a tent and that typically includes trained animals, clowns, acrobats, etc.马戏;马戏表演;马戏团
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
informal : a situation or event that is very busy, lively, and confusing and that attracts a lot of attention热闹的场面usually singular通常用单数
see also three-ring circus
British : a circular area where several streets meet(几条街道汇集在一起的)环形广场,环形交叉路口usually used in proper names通常用于专有名词
: a large outdoor theater in ancient Rome where shows and sports events were held(古罗马的)露天竞技场
IELTS BNC: 6391 COCA: 6045

circus

noun

cir·​cus ˈsər-kəs How to pronounce circus (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing)
b
: a public spectacle
2
a
: an arena often covered by a tent and used for variety shows usually including feats of physical skill, wild animal acts, and performances by clowns
b
: a circus performance
c
: the physical plant, livestock, and personnel of such a circus
d
: something suggestive of a circus (as in frenzied activity, sensationalism, theatricality, or razzle-dazzle)
a media circus
3
a
obsolete : circle, ring
b
British : a usually circular area at an intersection of streets
circusy adjective

Example Sentences

He worked for a small circus. We're going to the circus.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, circle, circus — more at circle

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of circus was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 6391 COCA: 6045

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