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cyclorama

/sahy-kluh-ram-uh, -rah-muh/US // ˌsaɪ kləˈræm ə, -ˈrɑ mə //UK // (ˌsaɪkləʊˈrɑːmə) //

循环器,循环器皿

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a pictorial representation, in perspective, of a landscape, battle, etc., on the inner wall of a cylindrical room or hall, viewed by spectators occupying a position in the center.
    • : Theater. a curved wall or drop at the back of a stage, used for creating an illusion of unlimited space or distance in the background of exterior scenes or for obtaining lighting effects.

Examples

  • This instrument was no doubt the father of the pedometer and the cyclorama, just as the boy is frequently father to the man.

  • This Paris cyclorama is along the same line, but ten times more wonderful.

  • The building was originally used for a cyclorama, but was entirely remodeled when put to its new use.

  • The origin of the cyclorama is traced to the use of scenery by the Italians two or three hundred years ago.

  • In a cyclorama of this kind it is necessary to have the scene portrayed with the utmost fidelity.