barnstorm

• vi. 在小城镇巡回演出；在乡间作巡回演出
• vt. 在小城镇巡回演出；在乡间作巡回演出

barn,谷仓。storm，风暴。原指美国19世纪杂技团乡村演出，通常在谷仓进行，风暴形容其热烈。后来该词又形容美国选举中的政治家演说起到的类似效果。

barnstorm (v.)

1815, in reference to a theatrical troupe's performances in upstate New York barns (usually featuring short action pieces to suit vulgar tastes); extended 1896 to electioneering, 1928 to itinerant airplane pilots who performed stunts at fairs and races. Related: Barnstormed; barnstorming.