| 单词 | grand entree |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgrand entree grand entree n. now rare an opening spectacle in a circus consisting of an elaborate pageant of performers; cf. spec n.2 1. ΚΠ 1824 K. Decastro Mem. 121 It was the custom then, when they [sc. equestrian circus performers] made their ‘Grand Entree’, as it is now called, to be preceded by a drum and fife. 1907 Everybody's Mag. July 67/1 The performers have their dinner then they must dress for the grand entrée, from which none is excused. 1992 Kokomo (Indiana) Tribune 10 June 13/1 The circus night production will use music and announcements to depict various acts such as Grand Entree, elephants, acrobats, horses, high wire, clowns..and the grand finale. < as lemmas |
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