1650s, "tavern, bar, little inn," from French cabaret, originally "tavern" (13c.), which is of uncertain origin, perhaps from Middle Dutch cambret, from Old French (Picard dialect) camberete, diminutive of cambre "chamber" (see chamber (n.)). The word was "somewhat naturalized" in this sense [OED]. It was borrowed again from French with a meaning "a restaurant/night club" in 1912; extension of meaning to "entertainment, floor show" is by 1922.
权威例句
1. He was just starting to become known on the cabaret circuit.
他在卡巴莱歌舞表演圈中刚刚开始有点名气。
2. Peter and I also did a cabaret at the Corn Exchange.
我和彼得也在CornExchange剧院上演了喜剧表演。
3. Helen made a successful career in cabaret.
海伦在卡巴莱歌舞表演上非常成功。
4. That nightclub has a good reputation for its cabaret.
那家夜总会的歌舞表演十分有名.
5. A cabaret is a restaurant providing food, drink, and often a floor show.