곡예사, 광대 등 연기자들이 출연하며 보통 큰 천막에서 공연하는 순회 공연단 또는 그 공연 자체.
A traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places.
예문:
"The children were excited to see the elephants and trapeze artists at the traveling circus."
"The entire town gathered to watch the parade before the evening performance of the circus."
고대 로마에서 마차 경주나 기타 운동 경기를 위해 사용되었던 계단식 좌석이 있는 원형 또는 타원형 경기장.
(In ancient Rome) a rounded or oblong arena lined with tiers of seats, used for equestrian and other sports and games.
예문:
"The Circus Maximus was primarily used for chariot racing in ancient Rome."
"Archaeological excavations revealed the massive scale of the ancient Roman circus structure."
(주로 영국 지명에서) 여러 거리가 모이는 도시의 원형 광장 또는 교차로.
(Chiefly British English, in place names) a rounded open space in a city where several streets converge.
예문:
"We agreed to meet near the fountain in Oxford Circus before heading to the theater."
"Traffic often backs up significantly around the major London circuses during rush hour."
떠들썩하고 혼란스러운 활동이 벌어지는 공개적인 장소나 상황; 야단법석.
A public scene of frenetic, chaotic, and noisily intrusive activity, often involving media attention.
예문:
"The unexpected celebrity appearance turned the quiet street into a media circus instantly."
"Trying to manage the budget meeting with three conflicting departments felt like running a three-ring circus."