Minstrel Meaning in English
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释义
A minstrel was a medieval musician, poet, or singer who traveled and performed songs or poetry, often telling stories or singing for entertainment.
用法与细微差别
Most common in historical or literary contexts. Refers mainly to performers of the Middle Ages. In the U.S., 'minstrel' can also refer to 'minstrel shows,' a different, now offensive, 19th-century American entertainment—it is important to understand the context.
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The minstrel sang songs in the king’s hall.
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A traveling minstrel visited the village.
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The story was told by a famous minstrel.
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Back in the Middle Ages, a minstrel was the life of every party.
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He dressed as a minstrel for the renaissance fair.
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You can still see a modern minstrel singing on the street corners in some cities.
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