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stand-up comic

/stand-uhp/US // ˈstændˌʌp //

单口相声演员,单口相声,单口相声表演者,相声演员

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : standing erect or upright, as a collar.
    • : performed, taken, etc., while one stands: a stand-up meal.
    • : designed for or requiring a standing position: a stand-up lunch counter.
    • : characterized by the rapid exchange of many blows with little attention given to defensive maneuvering.
    • : characterized by an erect or bold stance.
    • : Baseball. pertaining to a hit that allows the hitter to reach the base safely without having to slide.
    • : relating to or noting a performance by a comedian delivering a monologue while alone on the stage: stand-up comedy;the best stand-up comics.
    • : Slang. loyal and dependable: He seems to be a real stand-up guy.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : comedy in which a comedian delivers a monologue while alone on the stage: We bought tickets to see some stand-up at a club downtown.
    • : a comedian who delivers such monologues: I've been a stand-up for about five years.

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Examples

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  • The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.