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单词 acrobat
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acrobat

noun

ac·​ro·​bat ˈa-krə-ˌbat How to pronounce acrobat (audio)
1
: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the body
2
a
: one skillful at exercises of intellectual or artistic dexterity
b
: one adept at swiftly changing or adapting a position or viewpoint
a political acrobat

Synonyms

  • gymnast
  • turner
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Example Sentences

a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French acrobates, acrobate, borrowed from Middle Greek akrobátēs "tightrope walker," agent derivative of Greek akróbatos "walking on tiptoe," from akro- acro- + -batos, verbal adjective from baínein "to walk, go" — more at come entry 1

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

acrobat

noun

ac·​ro·​bat ˈa-krə-ˌbat How to pronounce acrobat (audio)
: a person skillful at performing stunts like jumping, balancing, tumbling, and swinging from a bar

acrobat

noun

1
as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gymnast
  • turner
  • exerciser
  • contortionist
  • aerialist
  • tumbler
  • trampolinist
  • trapeze artist
  • equilibrist
  • ropedancer
  • trapezist
  • ropewalker
  • trampoliner
2
as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chameleon
  • weathercock
  • timeserver
  • egotist
  • opportunist
  • egoist
  • machinator
  • schemer
  • chancer
  • plotter
  • temporizer
  • trimmer
  • self-seeker
  • conniver
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