| 单词 | to make an entrance |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto make an entrance Phrases to make an entrance. a. Of an actor or performer: to enter on to a stage or similar arena for a performance. Also in figurative contexts. ΚΠ 1862 Chesson & Woodhall's Misc. (Bombay) July 244 The ‘first appearance’ will become accustomed to..the way to make an entrance or exit, how to stand, [etc.]. 1893 Munsey's Mag. Sept. 683/2 The old fashioned stage manager..is of necessity an actor of versatility himself. He can make an entrance, or assume an attitude,..or portray an emotion exactly as it should be done. 1967 Defender Jan. 19/2 God is standing in the wings of the world's stage, almost ready to make an entrance. 1983 N.Y. Times 7 Jan. c3/1 Sometimes, with a moment to spare before she makes an entrance, she clutches her arms with what the cast and crew know as a gesture of nervousness. 2009 H. Henson Here's how I see it—here's how it Is 184 I've never known a moment's fear when I'm waiting in the wings to make an entrance. It's real life that gives me stage fright. b. In extended use: to enter a room, place, etc., in a dramatic or conspicuous manner. ΚΠ 1931 Beatrice (Nebraska) Daily Sun 13 Mar. 4/3 They do not walk into a room, they make an entrance. 1933 Amarillo (Texas) Daily News 18 Jan. 6/2 The last to take a seat was Angelica de Milo. Bound to make an entrance, reflected Martin... Majestically she made her way down the aisle. 1986 Globe & Mail (Toronto) (Nexis) 25 Feb. c5 Wear whatever you own that's expensive or arresting, and try hard to make an entrance. 2015 S. Carr Outrageously Yours ii. 34 She spotted Jason striding toward the bonfire. Now that was a man who knew how to make an entrance. < as lemmas |
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