
好词典

源自中古英语 'minstral',来自古法语 'menestrel',意为'仆人'或'艺人',最终源自拉丁语 'ministerialis'(仆人)。
❶ 指中世纪欧洲的吟游诗人或音乐艺人,他们通过表演歌曲、诗歌和故事来娱乐贵族或普通民众。
“The minstrels traveled from town to town, singing songs and telling tales.”
(吟游诗人们从一个城镇到另一个城镇,唱着歌,讲述着故事。)
“In medieval times, minstrels were highly respected for their artistic skills.”
(在中世纪,吟游诗人因其艺术才能而备受尊敬。)
minstrel show — 一种19世纪至20世纪初流行的美国娱乐表演形式,通常由白人演员涂黑脸模仿非裔美国人表演音乐和喜剧。
“Minstrel shows were controversial for their racial stereotypes.”
(黑脸吟游表演因其种族刻板印象而备受争议。)