"minstrels" in Chinese (Simplified)
吟游诗人民谣歌手
Definition
吟游诗人是指在中世纪时期经常四处演唱诗歌、音乐和故事的歌手或音乐家。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
该词主要指中世纪欧洲的流浪歌手。现代很少用来形容音乐家。注意不要混淆与美国的 'minstrel shows'，后者带有负面历史含义。
Examples
The minstrels sang beautiful songs in the king's court.
**吟游诗人**在国王的宫廷里演唱美丽的歌曲。
In the village square, minstrels told old stories to children.
在村庄广场，**吟游诗人**给孩子们讲述古老的故事。
Traveling minstrels often played instruments like lutes or harps.
流浪的**吟游诗人**常常演奏琵琶或竖琴等乐器。
Back in medieval times, minstrels were like the pop stars of their day.
在中世纪，**吟游诗人**就像当时的流行歌星。
Some modern festivals still invite minstrels to perform traditional songs.
有些现代节日还会邀请**吟游诗人**演唱传统歌曲。
The legend says that minstrels could even influence politics with their songs.
传说**吟游诗人**甚至可以用他们的歌声影响政治。