| 单词 | drum corps |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdrum corps drum corps n. originally North American (a) a division or unit of an army who march and play drums, esp. as part of ceremonial duties; (b) a marching band or similar group, playing brass and percussion instruments and accompanied by performers who do set routines with batons, flags, etc., to the music, esp. in competitions or parades. ΚΠ 1855 Spirit of Times 3 Nov. 445/1 Later in the evening, the French Drum Corps complimented Colonel Chickering with a fine serenade at his residence in Beacon-street. 1965 N.Y. Amsterdam News 21 Aug. 36 An estimated crowd of 1,200 watched various drum corps as they participated in the 3rd Annual Drum Corps Night. 2006 C. Tate et al. Am I Bovvered? 1st Ser. Episode 3. 70 Bunty: Drum corps? Are you serious? Geoff: They're doing very well in the regionals, and I just bumped into Douggie Hicks last night. He's in dire need of twirlers. 2007 Daily Mirror (Nexis) 3 May 20 The Territorial Army..regiment..is looking to reinstate its drum corps. < as lemmas |
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