单词 | show-stealing |
释义 | > as lemmasshow-stealing show-stealing adj. originally U.S. that outshines the rest of the cast of a show, or attracts more attention than others in a particular situation; that ‘steals the show’ (see to steal the show at steal v.1 4h). ΚΠ 1930 Daily Texan (Univ. Texas, Austin) 10 Apr. 9/5 Most memorable of these show stealing minor roles was the performance of Elizabeth Culbert as Zinida, the lustful lion tamer. 1962 Jet 28 June 33 (caption) Show-Stealing Kitt... Eartha Kitt steals the show at the Schiaparelli press preview in New York. 1984 Pop. Photogr. June 74/1 In addition to the show-stealing Pentax 645, there were many new items in the SLR and lens category. 2001 Times 22 Jan. i. 9/3 The show-stealing, backless dress with gold strap work that Cate Blanchett wore at the Oscar awards last year. < as lemmas |
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