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单词 rope-dancing
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Definition of rope-dancing in English:

rope-dancing

noun ˈrəʊpˌdɑːnsɪŋˈrəʊpˌdansɪŋ
  • The action of performing on a rope stretched between two points at some height above the ground; tightrope walking.

adjective ˈrəʊpˌdɑːnsɪŋˈrəʊpˌdansɪŋ
  • That performs on a rope stretched between two points at some height above the ground.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From rope + dancing. Compare quots. 1612 and 1620 at rope and also rope-walking
mid 18th century; earliest use found in untitled. From rope + dancing, after rope-dancing, rope-dancer, rope dance.

 
 

Definition of rope-dancing in US English:

rope-dancing

noun
  • The action of performing on a rope stretched between two points at some height above the ground; tightrope walking.

adjective
  • That performs on a rope stretched between two points at some height above the ground.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From rope + dancing. Compare quots. 1612 and 1620 at rope and also rope-walking<br>mid 18th century; earliest use found in untitled. From rope + dancing, after rope-dancing, rope-dancer, rope dance.

 
 
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