单词 | ringmastering |
释义 | ringmasteringn. The work of a ringmaster; the action of directing or managing something as, or in the manner of, a ringmaster. ΚΠ 1873 Cambr. City (Indiana) Tribune 5 June There are horses and riders, clowns and ring mastering, in the brightest of colors, and, in short, the whole thing tells that a circus is coming. 1886 Era 30 Oct. 19/5 (advt.) Wanted..good knockabout clowns. Should be pleased to hear from working outdoor managers to combine with Ringmastering. 1944 E. Woodward Strictly Private 130 If it's a dance, and everybody's mingling, see that he meets some other girls. The girls will be doing all the ringmastering, so it's up to you all to pass the boys around among yourselves. 1991 P. McGilligan George Cukor ii. 43 Cukor was as beloved for his extroverted personality—his extravagant wit and stories..his notorious temper, and ring-mastering of occasions—as for his plays. 1998 N.Y. Times 18 Dec. b1/4 As he masters the art of ringmastering, it will be Mr. Iverson's task to announce each act and control the pacing of the show. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1873 |
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