plural circuses
plural circuses
Learner's definition of CIRCUS
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: 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 -
He worked for a small circus.他在一个小马戏团工作。
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We're going to the circus.我们要去看马戏表演。
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She always wanted to join the circus. [=to become a performer in a circus]她总想加入马戏团。
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 2
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 3
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 4
: a large outdoor theater in ancient Rome where shows and sports events were held(古罗马的)露天竞技场