| 释义 |
‖ muleta Bullfighting.|məˈleɪtə|
[Sp.]
The red cloth fixed to a stick which is used by a matador during the faena.
1838Q. Rev. LXII. 417 The matador must not let the bull run on the muleta above two or three times. 1846R. Ford Gatherings from Spain xxii. 308 The matador..stands before his victim alone... In his left [hand] he waves the muleta, the red flag. 1873J. W. Revere Keel & Saddle 111 Taking his stand firmly, he slowly unfolded the scarlet muleta. 1931R. Campbell Georgiad i. 10 But leave the banderillos in their place Nor shake the red muleta in its face. 1932E. Hemingway Death in Afternoon 304 The muleta is used to defend the man; to tire the bull and regulate the position of his head and feet. 1971Guardian 20 July 8/6 Rita Hayworth..flaunting her red hair like a muleta. |