单词 | madison |
释义 | madison1/ˈmadɪs(ə)n![]() noun A cycle relay race for teams of two or more riders, typically held over several days.He won gold in the individual pursuit, silver in the team pursuit and a bronze in the madison with team-mate Rob Hayles....
OriginNamed after Madison Square Garden, New York, the site of the first such race in 1892. Madison2/ˈmadɪs(ə)n![]() The state capital of Wisconsin; population 231,916 (est. 2008). OriginNamed after President James Madison (see Madison, James). RhymesMadison3/ˈmadɪs(ə)n![]() noun (the Madison) An energetic group dance popular in the 1960s.Based on a six count chorus step, The Madison contains several dance sequences which make playful references to 1950s and 1960s Television shows (e.g. The Rifleman) sports stars (e.g. Wilt Chamberlain) and performers (e.g. Jackie Gleason)...
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