词族 · barnstorm
中文词源
barnstorm 政治演说
barn,谷仓。storm，风暴。原指美国19世纪杂技团乡村演出，通常在谷仓进行，风暴形容其热烈。后来该词又形容美国选举中的政治家演说起到的类似效果。
英语词源
- barnstorm (v.)
- 1815, in reference to a theatrical troupe's performances in upstate New York barns (usually featuring short action pieces to suit vulgar tastes); extended 1896 to electioneering, 1928 to itinerant airplane pilots who performed stunts at fairs and races. Related: Barnstormed; barnstorming.