busker

/ˈbʌskər/

Meanings

noun

街头艺人，卖艺人.

A person who makes money by passing the hat (soliciting donations) while entertaining the public (often by playing a musical instrument) on the streets or in other public area such as a park or market.

Examples :

"The young busker played his guitar in the town square, hoping to earn enough money for dinner. "

那个年轻的街头艺人在城镇广场弹着吉他，希望能挣够晚饭钱。

Related Words

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

乐器，器材。

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

这位小提琴家是她的乐器大师。

public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

民众，大众.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

民众请勿越过此处。

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

人，人物，个体。

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

每个人在身心方面都是独一无二的。

played verb

/pleɪd/

玩耍，嬉戏

"They played long and hard."

他们玩了很久，也很尽兴。

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

玩耍，嬉戏.

"They played long and hard."

他们玩了很久，也很尽兴。

market noun

/ˈmɑːkɪt/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/

市场，集市

"The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh."

对于任何封建时代的自治市镇来说，拥有举办每周集市的特权都无比珍贵。

passing verb

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

经过，通过。

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

火车正在经过车站，改变位置。

entertaining verb

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ/

娱乐，使人快乐，逗乐。

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

这位励志演讲者不仅传授知识，还用生动有趣的方式逗乐了观众。

donations noun

/dəʊˈneɪʃənz/ /doʊˈneɪʃənz/

捐款，捐赠。

"They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas."

他们圣诞节期间在为老人们募集捐款。

streets noun

/stɹiːts/

街道，马路

"Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right."

沿着这条街一直往前走，直到你看到右边有一家酒店。

soliciting verb

/səˈlɪsɪtɪŋ/ /soʊˈlɪsɪtɪŋ/

征求，恳求，招揽。

"to solicit alms, or a favour"

征求施舍或恳求帮忙。

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

歌舞剧，音乐剧。

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "

学校一年一度的歌舞剧非常成功，学生们表演了许多动听的歌曲和充满活力的舞蹈。