marquee
/mɑːˈkiː/noun
1
- chiefly Brit. a large tent used for social or commercial functions〈主英〉（用于社交或商业活动的）大帐篷。
2
- N. Amer. a roof-like projection over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, or other building〈北美〉（剧院、旅馆等入口处）挑出遮篷。
2.1
- as modifier leading; pre-eminent一流的; 杰出的：
a marquee player.
一流的演员。
[ORIGIN: with allusion to the practice of billing the name of an entertainer on the marquee （i.e. awning） over the entrance to a theatre.]
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