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单词 marquee
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marquee

(mɑːʳkiː)
Word forms: plural marquees
1. countable noun
A marquee is a large tent which is used at a fair, garden party, or other outdoor event, usually for eating and drinking in.
2. countable noun
A marquee is a cover over the entrance of a building, for example a hotel or a theatre.
[US]
...the marquees of Broadway.

marquee in British English

(mɑːˈkiː)
noun
1. 
a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc
2.  Also called: marquise mainly US and Canadian
a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc
3. (modifier) mainly US and Canadian
celebrated or pre-eminent
a marquee player
Word origin
C17 (originally an officer's tent): invented singular form of marquise, erroneously taken to be plural

marquee in American English

(mɑrˈki)
noun
1.  Chiefly British
a large tent with open sides, esp. one used for some outdoor entertainment
2.  US
a rooflike structure or awning projecting over an entrance, as to a theater
adjective
3.  Informal
so well-known or well-publicized as to attract large audiences
a marquee event
Word origin
false sing. < Fr marquise (misunderstood as pl.), an awning, canopy over an officer's tent, lit., marquise:reason for name uncert.

Examples of 'marquee' in a sentence
marquee

The quick fix the fans always want is a marquee signing.
The Sun (2017)
Spurs have been accused of not making any marquee signings during the transfer window.
The Sun (2016)
A league lacking sparkle on the field now had marquee names in the dugouts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
When you then add on the two marquee players plus other assorted clauses, some will have a player budget of about 10 million.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The wedding will take place under a large white marquee to protect against aerial photographs.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There was a marquee in the garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In the garden stood a marquee where he had evidently been welcomed home the previous night.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
His funeral was held in a marquee in the garden.
The Sun (2009)
You may find new ways into an old story by preaching from some of the extras rather than the marquee players.
Christianity Today (2000)
But the introduction of a marquee signing whose wages do not count against the salary cap has given clubs room for manoeuvre.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
All marquee names, but not exactly oozing street cred.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It will be tough going forward, especially holding on to your marquee players.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It helps profile and sponsorship, as does the acquisition of marquee overseas players.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There's a coffee shop serving homemade truffles and a garden with a marquee for summer frivolity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He is the marquee player, he is the captain and he has been here all his life.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I was no longer the marquee signing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A marquee in the garden will host the celebrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The changes should allow the clubs to retain their home-grown players and also to compete for marquee international signings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If it works well and in the summer we make the right marquee signings, we could be very competitive.
The Sun (2015)
He is our marquee player.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I've agreed to bring in a marquee signing.
The Sun (2016)
There is a large marquee and, in front, small tables are scattered like confetti.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But with Wimbledon upon us, we are all but guaranteed a couple of marquee names in the latter stages of the competition.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Word lists with
marquee

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Chinese translation of 'marquee'

marquee

(mɑːˈkiː)

n (c)

  1. 大帐(帳)篷 (dà zhàngpeng) (顶, dǐng)

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marquee

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