muleta

/moo-ley-tuh, -let-uh/US // muˈleɪ tə, -ˈlɛt ə //UK // (mjuːˈlɛtə) //

姆莱塔,骡子,枴杖,骡马市

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a red cloth similar to but smaller than a capa and manipulated by a stick set into one of the three holes in or near the center, for use by a matador in guiding the course of the bull's attack in the stage of the fight preparatory to the kill.

Each pass of his muleta was accompanied by acclamations of enthusiasm and shouts of fear.
He extended his muleta and the beast attacked with sonorous bellowing, passing beneath the red rag.
Gallardo turned his back to these protests and saluted the enthusiasts with his muleta and sword.
As he stood an instant with his muleta held low the bull made a movement as if to charge, but did not stir.
And all hailed the pases de muleta with enthusiasm, including combatant and wild beast in common approbation.