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词汇 grandstander
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Definition of grandstander in English:

grandstander

noun ˈɡran(d)standə
  • 1A person who occupies a seat in a grandstand.

  • 2Originally US. A player who appears to seek the approval of the spectators rather than concentrating on the playing of the game; (in extended use) a person whose words or actions are motivated primarily by the desire to attract attention or gain approval.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Freeman's Journal. From grandstand + -er. With later use in sense 2 compare grandstand.

Definition of grandstander in US English:

grandstander

nounˈɡran(d)standə
  • 1A person who occupies a seat in a grandstand.

  • 2Originally US. A player who appears to seek the approval of the spectators rather than concentrating on the playing of the game; (in extended use) a person whose words or actions are motivated primarily by the desire to attract attention or gain approval.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Freeman's Journal. From grandstand + -er. With later use in sense 2 compare grandstand.

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