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.馬戲;馬戲表演;馬戲團 -
He worked for a small circus.他在一個小馬戲團工作。
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We're going to the circus.我們要去看馬戲表演。
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She always wanted to join the circus. [=to become a performer in a circus]她總想加入馬戲團。
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often used before another noun常用於另一名詞前 2
informal : a situation or event that is very busy, lively, and confusing and that attracts a lot of attention熱鬧的場面—
usually singular通常用單數 — see also three-ring circus 3
British : a circular area where several streets meet(幾條街道匯集在一起的)環形廣場,環形交叉路口 —
usually used in proper names通常用於專有名詞 4
: a large outdoor theater in ancient Rome where shows and sports events were held(古羅馬的)露天競技場