释义
[ pops ] SHOW IPA
/ pɒps / PHONETIC RESPELLING
adjective of or relating to a symphony orchestra specializing in popular or light classical music: Thursday is pops night on the concert series.
noun (often initial capital letter )(used with a singular verb ) a symphony orchestra specializing in popular and light classical music: When you're in Boston be sure to hear the Pops.
Origin of pops First recorded in 1955–60; see origin at pop2
Words nearby pops Poppy Day, poppy family, poppyhead, poppy red, poppy seed, pops , pop-shop, Popsicle, popster, popstrel, popsy
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Example sentences from the Web for pops Behind a chorus of shrill insects, the pops of gunfire can sometimes be heard in the distance.
A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo | Nina Strochlic| November 6, 2014| DAILY BEAST
There have also been instances during this air war when combat aircraft are not available in time to strike a target that pops up.
Air Force Pilots Say They're Flying Blind Against ISIS | Dave Majumdar| October 10, 2014| DAILY BEAST
He pops from the screen as a charismatic, occasionally messianic “human prism,” as Moss calls him.
The Pastor Who Scandalized His Town | Lloyd Grove| October 8, 2014| DAILY BEAST
As Dre mulled over how to talk to Andre Jr. (Marcus Scribner) about sex, Pops appeared while his son was stretching.
Why ‘Black-ish’ Has a Gay Problem | Tim Teeman| October 3, 2014| DAILY BEAST
It was the July 1996 issue of the British music magazine Top of the Pops which gave the girls their monikers.
What The Hell is Posh Spice Doing At The UN? | Tom Sykes| September 29, 2014| DAILY BEAST
In the midst of my troubles, up comes my friend Tickle and pops into the room.
Sheppard Lee, Vol. I (of 2) | Robert Montgomery Bird
Close by the gate is the cutest little house with an old man inside it who pops out and touches his hat.
The Adventures of Sally | P. G. Wodehouse
Cream butter and sugar till it pops ; add apple sauce; which turns brown.
Stevenson Memorial Cook Book | Various
"This show is going to open and never close—until it's had a thorough Broadway try-out, Pops ," said Mr. Vandeford, quietly.
Blue-grass and Broadway | Maria Thompson Daviess
In picking, the pops should be refused altogether, and the saps and very dark pods go by themselves.
The Peanut Plant | B. W. Jones
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