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词汇 torero
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Definition of torero in English:

torero

nounPlural toreros tɒˈrɛːrəʊtəˈrɛroʊ
  • A bullfighter, especially one on foot.

    (尤指徒步)斗牛士

    Example sentencesExamples
    • While Gautier imagined toreros and espadas as charming relics of Old Spain, the author of Les Fleurs du mal could not help but transform them into Iberian cousins of homegrown prostitutes and street performers.
    • Montoya thinks Romero might be the one, a real torero.
    • Each representative is obliged to provide a band, abundant supplies of maize beer and alcohol, food, two bulls for the bullfight, and prizes for the best toreros.
    • Historically, the natural competition between two matadors that has existed in bullfighting, has always included toreros of contrasting styles and appeals, such as the classic matador against the unorthodox or charismatic one.
    • The toreros perform in order of seniority with the senior matador going first and fourth, the second-ranked matador second and fifth and the least experienced fighting third and sixth.
    • In the final section the torero (star matador) engages the bull with his elegance and control, then exchanges the purple and yellow capote (large cape) for the red muleta (smaller cape) and curved sword.
    • They are all really fine toreros who will be given the chance this season to find their places in the sun.
    • At the beginning of the bullfight, or corrida, the torero sizes up the bull while performing certain ritualized motions with his cape.
    • No bulls are killed during the bullfights; instead, toreros show their bravery by closely engaging the animals with their ponchos, jackets, or homemade capes.
    • The Spanish press categorise the corrida de toros as a spectacle, and the toreros who face the bulls in the ring are no less skilled - and certainly a lot braver - than the pampered Galacticos of Real Madrid.
    • The most popular colours are red, black, green, blue and white. Yellow is never worn, even by spectators as it is considered to be unlucky and toreros are highly superstitious.

Origin

Spanish, from toro 'bull' (see toreador).

Rhymes

bolero, caballero, dinero, Faeroe, pharaoh, ranchero, sombrero

Definition of torero in US English:

torero

nountəˈrerōtəˈrɛroʊ
  • A bullfighter.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • No bulls are killed during the bullfights; instead, toreros show their bravery by closely engaging the animals with their ponchos, jackets, or homemade capes.
    • In the final section the torero (star matador) engages the bull with his elegance and control, then exchanges the purple and yellow capote (large cape) for the red muleta (smaller cape) and curved sword.
    • The most popular colours are red, black, green, blue and white. Yellow is never worn, even by spectators as it is considered to be unlucky and toreros are highly superstitious.
    • Historically, the natural competition between two matadors that has existed in bullfighting, has always included toreros of contrasting styles and appeals, such as the classic matador against the unorthodox or charismatic one.
    • They are all really fine toreros who will be given the chance this season to find their places in the sun.
    • The toreros perform in order of seniority with the senior matador going first and fourth, the second-ranked matador second and fifth and the least experienced fighting third and sixth.
    • The Spanish press categorise the corrida de toros as a spectacle, and the toreros who face the bulls in the ring are no less skilled - and certainly a lot braver - than the pampered Galacticos of Real Madrid.
    • Each representative is obliged to provide a band, abundant supplies of maize beer and alcohol, food, two bulls for the bullfight, and prizes for the best toreros.
    • While Gautier imagined toreros and espadas as charming relics of Old Spain, the author of Les Fleurs du mal could not help but transform them into Iberian cousins of homegrown prostitutes and street performers.
    • At the beginning of the bullfight, or corrida, the torero sizes up the bull while performing certain ritualized motions with his cape.
    • Montoya thinks Romero might be the one, a real torero.

Origin

Spanish, from toro ‘bull’ (see toreador).

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