Definitions
n. a performer who wears funny clothes and makes people laugh
小丑
n. someone who behaves foolishly to make others laugh
爱耍宝的人
v. to behave playfully or foolishly to amuse others
耍宝；逗乐
Example
The clown made a tiny dog from a balloon.
小丑用一个气球做出了一只小狗。
A trained clown can help young patients feel more comfortable during their stay in hospital.
受过训练的小丑演员能帮助住院儿童放松心情。
Collocations
- circus clown
- class clown
- clown around
Word family
- clowning (n.)
- clownish (adj.)
Usage tip
clown around意为耍宝；称人clown也可能带贬义。
FAQ
- What does clown mean?
- a performer who wears funny clothes and makes people laugh someone who behaves foolishly to make others laugh to behave playfully or foolishly to amuse others
- How is clown pronounced?
- UK /klaʊn/, US /klaʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
