alarums and excursions
alarums and excursions
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pl.n.(复数名词)
1.Loud, frantic, or excited activity; clamor.
    喧哗,吵闹,骚动:喧闹的、发狂的或激动的活动;喧哗,吵闹
2.The sounds of war or warlike activity. Used as a stage direction for moving of soldiers across stage, as in Shakespeare's plays.
    战争的声音或好战的活动。用于让士兵穿过舞台的舞台指示,如莎士比亚戏剧中
ORIGIN
Early Modern English [sudden attacks and sallies]
    Early Modern English [sudden attacks and sallies]