ringleader的意思

ringleader

英式音标['rɪŋlidɚ]
美式英标['rɪŋliːdə]

基本解释

n. 罪魁祸首；元凶

中文词源

ringleader 罪魁，元凶

ring,马戏场，leader,领班，老板。字面意思即马戏场老板，比喻用法。

英文词源

ringleader (n.): c. 1500, from Middle English phrase to lead the ring (mid-14c.), probably from a medieval metaphor from dancing. See ring (n.1) + lead (v.1).

实用例句

1. He spilled it that Bill was their ringleader.: 他透露比尔是他们的主谋.

2. To catch bandits , first catch the ringleader.: 擒贼先擒王.

3. 'He's the cook ; and the ringleader, too.': “ 他是船上的厨子, 也是那帮家伙的头目. ”

4. Here is the ringleader of the gang that trespassed on your grounds.: 这就是侵犯你土地的那伙人的头子.

5. The ringleader was shot to death in a gun battle.: 主犯在枪战中被击毙.

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