tightrope walker
noun [ C ] uk/ˈtaɪt.rəʊp ˌwɔː.kər/ us/ˈtaɪt.roʊp ˌwɑː.kɚ/
走钢丝演员
a person who walks along a tightrope (= a tightly stretched wire or rope fixed high above the ground), usually to entertain other people
One of the best acts at the circus was an amazing tightrope walker. 马戏团最精彩的节目之一是一位神奇的走钢丝演员。
Compare: aerialist
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- Why do tightrope walkers carry a long pole while doing their stunt?
- She teeters on one leg, arms waving, like a tightrope walker struggling to regain balance.
- To be a good tightrope walker you need to be a perfect acrobat and have excellent balance.
- The designer balances modernity and sophistication with the skill of a tightrope walker.