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show-stopping

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Performing
ˈshow-ˌstopping adjective  APGOOD/EXCELLENTa show-stopping performance is extremely good or impressive 〔表演〕极精彩的,令人难忘的 a show-stopping dance routine 极为精彩的一套舞蹈动作show-stopper noun [countable]
Examples from the Corpus
show-stoppingWilkens delivers a show-stopping performance as the batty Madame Arcati.In some of the show-stopping solos, the dancers even danced on their hands.
ˈshow-ˌstopping adjectiveChineseSyllable
show-stopping performance extremely a good is or impressive Corpus


show-stopping
ˈshow-ˌstopping adjective
a show-stopping performance is extremely good or impressive:
    a show-stopping dance routine
—show-stopper noun [countable]


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