equilibrist

IPA/eˈkwɪl.ɪ.brɪst/
IPA/ˌiː.kwəˈlɪb.rɪst/

equilibrist — 名詞

  • equilibristsingular
  • equilibristsplural

1. a performer who does acts that depend on excellent balance, for example on a rop

1.名詞C2
釋義

平衡特技員

表演走索、獨輪等平衡特技的人

a performer who does acts that depend on excellent balance, for example on a rope, wire, or single wheel

例句

At dusk, Noor watched the equilibrist cross a wire above the square.

黃昏時,Noor 看著那位平衡特技員走過廣場上方的鋼索。

watch an equilibrist cross a wire

The equilibrist practiced on a low beam before the circus opened.

馬戲團開演前,那位平衡特技員先在低矮的平衡木上練習。

practice on a low beam

常見搭配
  • skilled equilibrist
  • circus equilibrist
  • equilibrist act
  • equilibrist cross a wire
同義詞
  • acrobat

    a broader term for a performer who does physical tricks, not only balance acts

  • tightrope walker

    a narrower term for an equilibrist who performs on a rope or wire

  • performer

    much broader and does not specifically suggest balance skills

文法句型

watch an equilibrist cross a wire

train as an equilibrist

hire an equilibrist for a show

用法筆記

Usually refers to a stage or circus performer whose main skill is keeping balance in difficult positions. Tightrope walker is narrower, while acrobat is broader and can focus more on flips or jumps than on balance itself.

常見錯誤

The equilibrist kept six plates spinning in the air.
The juggler kept six plates spinning in the air.
An equilibrist is defined by balance acts, not by tossing objects.