| 释义 |
ˈsupergroup
a. [super- 5 c.] A group composed of a number of other groups.
1943M. Schlauch Gift of Tongues 63 Finno-Ugric and Nenets..together form a super-group. 1969Proc. Geol. Soc. Aug. 145 The following formal lithostratigraphical divisions are recognized: Supergroup, Group, Formation, Member, Bed. Ibid., A supergroup consists of two or more adjacent and naturally related or associated groups. 1972Sci. Amer. Sept. 133/2 In the next step most of these groups are combined, five at a time, to form ‘super⁓groups’ of 80 conversations each.
b. [super- 6 c.] In rock music: a group formed by star musicians from different bands. Also loosely, an exceptionally talented or successful group.
1970Times 7 Jan. 7/1 What the pop world calls a super⁓group is a group formed by star musicians from ordinary groups. 1976Sounds 11 Dec., I can only hope and pray that..two supergroups will emerge, but they have one hell of a name to live up to. 1976New Musical Express 17 Apr. 23/3 They're what's already been described as a pub-rock supergroup. 1980Washington Post 4 Dec. d9 Last night, The Police filled a packed Warner Theater with a lithe, sensual and utterly danceable brand of rock that is going to propel them to supergroup status in the next few years. |