| 单词 | picador |
| 例句 | Behind them came all the procession, opening out, all striding in step, all the capes furled, everybody with free arms swinging, and behind rode the picadors, their pics rising like lances. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z "Watch the charge and see the picador try and keep the bull off, but then don't look again until the horse is dead if it's been hit." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The three matadors take the bull in turn after each charge he makes at a picador. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Back of them were their people, and behind the banderilleros, back in the passageway and in the open space of the corral, I saw the picadors. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Romero waved his picadors to their places, then stood, his cape against his chest, looking across the ring to where the bull would come out. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He meant he wanted to be a picador with the house’s heritage rather than just aiming for the heart of the nouveau riche. Special Report: Fashion: Nicolas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga Mixes Heritage and Style 2011-09-29T17:18:23Z There are many matadors, picadors, minotaurs, bulls and horses in a new show exploring Picasso and the importance of bullfighting – but also a glimpse of his terrible treatment of women. Picasso's obsession with bullfighting laid bare at London gallery 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z They’ll play the picador tormenting the bull, goading him, weakened, into an unfortunate charge. A Disunited Party’s Successful Convention 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z As well as the matadors themselves, 16 of their assistants were injured - these include "picadors" on horseback, "banderilleros" on foot, and a sword page. How dangerous is bullfighting? 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Like a picador, he takes his time to sap the strength of his foes before clubbing them unconscious. Dr. Ironfist for President 2013-03-26T08:45:00Z There they go, all resolved to yell Bungler! at the picador, whether he does his part well or ill. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z The picador, with a bruised face, forced up the gasping horse, mounted and rode it, the beast treading out its entrails as it went, to meet a second charge. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z Two or three worn-out and blindfolded horses had been gored or trampled to death, and one picador's arm had been broken. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z He was the son of the picador, the famous bull slayer, of the place, and the cast of the lad's features was such as would have been the delight of the spectators at a circus. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z He knew that this was a familiar trick among the picadors in the arena during a Spanish bullfight; and one that seldom fails, if properly carried out. Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day 2011-12-16T03:00:11.660Z A strong bull will sometimes toss a picador's saddle high in the air; yet Mr. Williams tells us that two men are required to carry the saddle. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z He plunged his horns, those mighty spears, into the body of the helpless, blindfolded horse, which the picador, whose jacket was well padded and whose legs were cased in iron, deliberately offered to his wrath. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z Recently a Chilean friend of mine was at a bullfight in Barcelona, where a spectator threw a bottle at one of the picadors. The Global Temper Tantrum 2011-07-11T05:00:00Z They recognized him as a picador by his peculiar dress, turned eagerly to look at him, and in loud tones made their remarks on the horseman as he passed them. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z I have heard the manner of riding of an English jockey criticized, but it was by the idiotic heir of Medina Celi, and not by a picador of the Madrilenian bull-ring. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z The key of the bull enclosure is thrown down, an official unlocks the door, and into the arena canters the first bull, to encounter a charge from the picador. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z It is the part of the mounted picador to draw off the first rage and vigor of the bull, weakening him, but not slaying him, by successive wounds. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z In the first case the wound is stanched with clay, and the picador immediately remounts. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The pale intellectual countenance, with its delicately-formed features, suggested the idea of a student or poet, rather than that of a bold picador as dead to fear as to mercy. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z The picador is unequal to keep him off with his spike; the horse is gored in the belly and overthrown, the rider falling under. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Happily, the points were sawed off; and, furious at not being able to gore and toss him, he got one horn under the picador's sash, lifted him, and dashed him back violently upon the ground. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. Several capas were caught away on those swift, effective horns, and one picador was hurt. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z A chulo or two have flashed their bright-colored mantles in his face to madden him, or another picador has stood an attack. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The greatest success in the common circus would be rather a disgrace than an honour to an Aguilera; he could not raise but degrade himself by competing for popular favour with professional picadors. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Another famous picador in the annals of the arena was Juan Sevilla, who on one occasion was charged furiously by an Andalusian bull which overthrew both horse and rider. History of Cuba; or, Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of the Island, from its First Discovery to the Present Time Mr. Hughes was at a bull-fight where one of the bulls showed the white feather, and ran from the picador. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 The picador mounted, drove in the spurs, and the horse, rocking and pitching, accomplished a few blind paces toward those dripping horns that horribly awaited him. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z The bull’s violence is instantly diverted by a chulo, who flaunts the red cape, and the picador is quickly extricated by vigilant satellites. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z "You have been preparing the picador costume," observed Donna Maria, glancing down at the embroidered jacket and scarlet scarf which lay beside her, faintly visible in the starlight. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z His was the startled, half-uncomprehending fury of the bull at the first stinging dart of the picador. The Monk of Hambleton I had often witnessed bull-fights, and often had I shuddered at seeing the toreadors adopt a similar method in order to turn the furious animal from the pursuit of the picador. Adventures in the Philippine Islands The next picador, too, went down heavily under his jade and received an awkward sprain. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z Now the bull is furious, and accordingly a picador again moves into position. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z In the ring, distributed here and there, were some half a dozen professional fighters on foot, called banderilleros and chulos, besides which there were two on horseback, known as picadors. Due South or Cuba Past and Present There are three picadors on their sorry mounts standing round the fence, but before these come a little knot of chulos, men with cloaks, inviting the bull to a species of game of "touch." The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 “I fancy Squire Danesford will think you one too, Bess, when he hears of you facing charging bulls like a Spanish picador, all to save churlish fools from their folly,” said her cousin, sneeringly. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield But Jack dodged the rush with the nimbleness of a practised picador; and the bull crashed against the fence. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Then with a quickness which neither his weight nor his bulk foretold, he sprang towards the picador, who planted a lance in his withers. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 When the unfortunate picador was killed, in place of a general exclamation of horror and loud expressions of pity, the universal cry was 'Que es bravo ese toro! Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes So out comes the picador on his halting steed, and plants himself well away from the barrier, so that he may not be thrown against it in the fall. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 One more horseman advances, and the bull with an angry snort bounds at him; the picador does his best, but is no match for the giant strength. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia The blindfolded horses trotted in, ridden by professional picadors with indifferent, sullen faces; and then a stir of excitement ran from tier to tier of the audience, as a breeze blows over a wheat-field. The Car of Destiny The bull tenaciously attacked the horse, who was overwhelmed with his weight and with his convulsive movements, while the unfortunate picador was crushed beneath these two enormous masses. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 Then, diverted by the capadores, he whirled upon the second picador and in another ten seconds had left his horse dead and the rider badly trampled. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier To plant his lance, and fall without hurting himself, is the whole art of a picador, and this part is the greatest blot on the performance. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 The picadors leave the ring and the banderilleros take their darts, about three feet long, gay with decorations of coloured paper. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia Would she not turn and hurry out before the first picador drew the blood she had tried so hard to save? The Car of Destiny The picador was also raised up; he was removed between the arms of the chulos. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 Hailsham's cattle market covers three acres, and on market days the wayfarers in the streets need the agility of a picador. Highways and Byways in Sussex The bull seldom appears anxious to attack the horse, but it is pushed forward under his nose, and the big picador on top poises his lance aggressively. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 But there are no intervals to a bull-fight, and the picadors immediately reappear and take their places; the doors are flung open, and a second bull rushes forth. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia First, the three noble amateurs, with their long sharp javelins, must each in turn play picador with grace to please a queen-bride, and save his horse's sides from goring horns. The Car of Destiny Smarting with pain, the bull then retired for a short time; but his rage prevailing over his fears, he again rushed forward, and was received by a second picador. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II "Really!" snarled Coke, eying the unruffled Brazilian much as an Andulusian bull might glare at a picador. The Stowaway Girl They stand before the picador, and gaze as if considering whether it would be sportsmanlike to rend such a tottering beast. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 A picador passes on horseback in his uncouth clothes, and all turn to look at him. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia Armed with the ticket engraved with the magic words “Corrida Real” over a black and white sketch of a mounted picador, I was allowed to enter. The Car of Destiny The signal now sounded for a second fight; the doors were once more thrown open, and a huge bull rushed forward, and without a moment's loss ran furiously at the nearest picador. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II These will be brushed across the bull's nose as the picadors rush past him on noisy motor-cycles. Love Conquers All If the horse is overthrown, the picador falls with a crash, and wriggles aside as best he can that the poor beast may not roll on him. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 The toreros wave their capes and the picadors flourish their lances, long wooden spikes with an iron point. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia The three gala coaches carrying the distinguished amateur picadors and their ducal patrons who graced this marriage feast, still circled picturesquely in the arena, making a pageant of the Middle Ages. The Car of Destiny Men and women, old and young, began to assail the luckless, or rather, prudent picador, with a violent storm of abuse. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II The picadors will now enter, bearing pikes with ticklers on the ends. Love Conquers All Six picadors complete the cortège, with a hanger-on or two behind to help direct the horses. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 A second picador comes forward, and the bull charges again, but furiously now, exerting its full might. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia He was picador, matador, banderillero by turns in the bull ring. Promenades of an Impressionist The picador was lying under his charger, and was prevented by his costume from freeing himself. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 10 Prince Otto Von Bismarck, Count Helmuth Von Moltke, Ferdinand Lassalle Another burst of music, a great fanfare of trumpets, and then slowly in triumphal procession the picadors, mounted bull-fighters with lances, entered the ring. Five Nights When she returned, she spoke much of a very skilful picador, named Lucas. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction In other countries the gift that children love best is a box of soldiers, but in Spain it is a miniature ring with tin bulls, picadors on horseback and toreros. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia The British soldier's coat in the old town was of the same color as the scarf which the picador shakes in the face of the enraged animal! James Otis, the pre-revolutionist At the disappearance of his enemy the bull stood stock still, as if dumfounded, until a second picador met his glance. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 10 Prince Otto Von Bismarck, Count Helmuth Von Moltke, Ferdinand Lassalle Anything more unutterably cowardly and despicably mean than the picador can hardly be imagined. Five Nights Luckily the picador left for Malaga, and I set about my smuggling. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction They retire to the side, three picadors take up their places at some distance from one another on the right of the door from which issues the bull. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia For a moment he paused, again like the bull when he sees the picadors and is about to charge. Fair Margaret The horse of one of the picadors was gored, his side torn up by the bull's horns, and in this state, streaming with blood, he was forced to gallop round the circle. Life in Mexico The picadors had had their turn, the banderilleros were ready to appear, but the people were thoroughly enjoying themselves now and they stamped and roared "Caballos" till they were hoarse. Five Nights He dashed gaily against an institution, like a picador at a bull. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 01, November, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics The first picador comes up again and the bull attacks for the fourth time, but it has lost much strength, and the man drives it off. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia After the inciting tactics of the toreros, two monosabios began to beat a picador's horse with several sticks, until they got him to advance as far as the middle of the arena. The Quest By the side of the first carriage rides an elderly gentleman, who, were his seat firmer, might be mistaken for a picador. Life in Mexico I saw a picador once enter the ring as pale as death. Castilian Days The picador has to blindfold his horse in order to get him into the bull-ring, and likewise, Dan Cupid does the myopic to a purpose. Love, Life & Work Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to Others Others spring forward and lift the picador: his trappings are so heavy that he cannot rise alone; he is dragged to safety and the steed brought back for him. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia The next scene introduces us to a masquerade where are choruses of quasi-gypsies, matadors, and picadors,—sufficiently characteristic. A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music Occasionally the picador would catch hold of the bull's tail, and passing it under his own right leg, wheel his horse round, force the bullock to gallop backwards, and throw him on his face. Life in Mexico If not, the picador mounts again, and provokes the bull to another rush. Castilian Days The man bellowed, he roared, he grunted; he charged me, flinging the earth high with his heels, but I was banderillero, picador, and matador in one. Rainbow's End The bull of the Asturias who has been but little moved by the attacks of the picador grows irritated with the dogs and banderilleras. Notre-Dame De Paris I had learned the metaphor, which stands for Andalusia, from my friend Francisco Sevilla, a well-known picador. Carmen Meanwhile the matadors and the banderilleros shook their coloured scarfs at him—the picadors poked at him with their lances. Life in Mexico In this case the picador hastily dismounts, and the bridle and saddle are stripped in an instant from the dying brute. Castilian Days I watched her sitting there until the first bull had entered, and, after a rather brief play with the picadors and banderilleros, was dispatched. Selected Stories of Bret Harte He flinches with the pain, and the picador skips out of danger. A Horse's Tale I asked Carmen how and why she had made the picador's acquaintance. Carmen Shortly after the matadors and picadors, the former on foot, the latter on horseback, made their entry, saluting all around the arena, and were received with loud cheering. Life in Mexico It promises two picadors, with three others in reserve, and warns the public that if all five become inutilized in the combat, no more will be issued. Castilian Days The horses were not miserable, worn-out hacks, but young and alert mustangs; and the display of horsemanship by the picadors was not only wonderful, but secured an almost absolute safety to horse and rider. Selected Stories of Bret Harte A burst of applause for the picador, hisses for the bull. A Horse's Tale Luckily the picador departed to Malaga, and I set about passing in the Jew's cotton stuffs. Carmen One picador took his stand directly below us. The Night-Born The picador holds firmly, planting his spear-point in the shoulder of the brute. Castilian Days A vague uneasiness had infected his adversaries; the picadors held aloof, the banderilleros skirmished at a safe distance. Selected Stories of Bret Harte The bull makes a rush, with murder in his eye, but a picador meets him with a spear-thrust in the shoulder. A Horse's Tale When she came back she talked a great deal about a skilful picador of the name of Lucas. Carmen The third bull came on, and soon against it were both capadors and picadors. The Night-Born Sometimes the bull flinches at this sharp and sudden punishment, and the picador, by a sudden turn to the left, gets away unhurt. Castilian Days He accepted the irony of a trial with gloomy, suspicious eyes, and he declined the challenge of whirling and insulting picadors. Selected Stories of Bret Harte The picador is lifted to his feet,—his iron armor not permitting him to rise without help,—and the horse is rapidly scanned to see if his wounds are immediately mortal. Castilian Days You will occasionally see a picador nervous and anxious about his personal safety. Castilian Days The bull charged, and of course the horse knew nothing till the picador failed and the horse found himself impaled on the bull's horns from beneath. The Night-Born They advance in a glittering line: first the marshals of the day, then the picadors on horseback, then the matadors on foot surrounded each by his quadrille of chulos. Castilian Days Every year picadors, chulos, and such small deer are killed, without gossip. Castilian Days "Not quite so," said I. "The lance of the picador is to keep the bull from goring the horse." The Night-Born It lifted the horse clear into the air; and as the horse fell to its side on on the ground the picador landed on his feet and escaped, while the capadors lured the bull away. The Night-Born |
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