An enclosed usually circular space within which some sport, performance, exhibition, or competition takes place, often one involving riding or…
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释义 | society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > a public show or spectacle > [noun] > place for public shows > circus (5) ring?a1400 An enclosed usually circular space within which some sport, performance, exhibition, or competition takes place, often one involving riding or… circus1546 Roman History. A large building, generally oblong or oval, surrounded with rising tiers of seats, for the exhibition of public spectacles, horse… cirque1601 = circus, n. 1. dog-and-pony show1885 Frequently depreciative. Originally: a small circus or travelling show, esp. (in early use) one featuring only dogs and ponies. In extended use: a… Subcategories:— specific part (1) |
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