barnstorm

• 动词，指四处奔走，在乡村或小城镇进行政治演讲或巡回演出，常在谷仓或临时场地举行。

A verb meaning to travel rapidly through a rural area making political speeches or giving theatrical performances, often in a barn or makeshift venue.

1. Perform aerial stuntsC1informalamerican

   To travel around rural areas performing flying stunts and parachute jumps, often at fairs or carnivals.

   进行空中特技表演

   • In the 1920s, pilots would barnstorm across the Midwest, thrilling crowds with their daring tricks.
   • He learned to fly and then spent a summer barnstorming in a vintage biplane.
   • Barnstorming was a popular form of entertainment before commercial aviation became common.

   同义词stunt

2. Tour for political or theatrical purposesC1formalamerican

   To travel across a region making short, often energetic appearances to promote a political campaign, give lectures, or perform plays.

   巡回演讲

   • The candidate plans to barnstorm through key swing states in the final week before the election.
   • The theater troupe will barnstorm the country with their new production.
   • He barnstormed the lecture circuit, speaking to packed auditoriums about his research.

   同义词campaignstumptourwhistle stop