barnstorm
barnstorm — 動詞
- barnstormpresent simple I / you / we / they
- barnstormshe / she / it
- barnstormedpast simple
- barnstorming-ing form
1. to make a fast tour of many places, stopping to speak or perform so people notic
造勢；宣傳
走訪多地短暫停留，為活動或理念爭取關注
to make a fast tour of many places, stopping to speak or perform so people notice a campaign, group, or idea
The mayor barnstormed through Iowa, meeting voters in crowded town halls.
市長走訪愛荷華州各地，在擠滿人的市民會堂與選民見面。
barnstorm through + region
After the vote began, Kemi barnstormed for her party across the state.
投票開始後，Kemi 為了所屬政黨在全州各地巡迴造勢。
barnstorm for + political group
A small band barnstormed the coast to draw new members to its cause.
一個小型樂團沿著海岸巡迴演出，吸引更多人加入他們的理念。
During the final week, Imran barnstormed five towns and spoke at each market.
最後一週，Imran 走訪五個城鎮，並在每個市集發表演說。
The candidate barnstormed across the north, asking farmers to support her plan.
候選人在北部各地巡迴拜票，請農民支持她的計畫。
- barnstorm across the country
- barnstorm for a candidate
文法句型
barnstorm through a region
barnstorm for a campaign
用法筆記
The subject is usually a candidate, group, or performer making short stops across a region.
2. to fly from town to town in the early days of aviation, giving passengers rides
特技飛行
早期飛行員巡訪城鎮，載客或表演飛行特技
to fly from town to town in the early days of aviation, giving passengers rides or showing daring moves in an airplane
At the county fair, Ramón barnstormed above the field in his open plane.
在郡縣園遊會上，Ramón 駕著敞篷飛機飛越田野表演。
historical aviation use
The pilot barnstormed through farm towns, offering families short flights over their homes.
這名飛行員巡訪農村城鎮，帶當地家庭搭機飛過住家上空。
In 1923, Takeshi barnstormed at county fairs and looped above the crowd.
1923 年，Takeshi 在各地郡縣園遊會表演，並在群眾上方盤旋。
barnstorm at + event
Mira barnstormed across the plains, landing on grass strips beside small villages.
Mira 駕機飛越平原巡迴，在小村莊旁的草地跑道降落。
- barnstorm at county fairs
- barnstorm across rural areas
文法句型
barnstorm in an aircraft
barnstorm at a fair
用法筆記
This is the older aviation meaning; modern examples more often describe campaign or promotional tours.
3. to travel around country districts, giving plays, talks, or other live shows in
巡演
到鄉間小社區巡迴演出戲劇或發表演說
to travel around country districts, giving plays, talks, or other live shows in small communities
A traveling theater group barnstormed through villages, staging a comedy in each school hall.
一個巡迴劇團走訪各個村莊，在每所學校的禮堂演出喜劇。
barnstorm through + rural area
Niran barnstormed with his play, carrying the set between small farm towns.
Niran 帶著自己的戲到各地巡演，並把布景搬進一個個農村小鎮。
barnstorm with + production
The lecturer barnstormed across the valley, speaking to packed rooms above local shops.
這位講師走訪山谷各地，在當地商店樓上的房間對滿座聽眾演講。
For two months, the troupe barnstormed from village to village with one play.
兩個月來，劇團帶著同一齣戲從一個村莊巡演到另一個村莊。
- barnstorm through villages
- barnstorm with a play
文法句型
barnstorm through rural areas
barnstorm with a play
用法筆記
The stops are usually in smaller communities, and the tour centers on live shows or talks.
同根字
- barnstormer名詞C2
- barnstorming名詞C2
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- barnstorm a region
- barnstorm a campaign
副詞搭配
- barnstorm widely
常用片語
- barnstorm from town to town
介系詞搭配
- barnstorm across
- barnstorm through
- barnstorm for