sideshow

'saidʃәu

GRE

n. a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event
n. a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)

n. 杂耍, 附属活动, 枝节问题

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使用频率

sideshow 是由 side（边）和 show（展示）组成，意为“侧面的表演”，通常指主要表演之外的附属表演。

例句

1. The circus had a fascinating sideshow with unusual acts.

马戏团有一个迷人的附加表演，展示了不同寻常的节目。

2. Many people consider reality TV to be a sideshow of the entertainment industry.

许多人认为真人秀是娱乐行业的附属节目。

3. The main event was exciting, but the sideshow added extra fun to the day.

主要活动很刺激，但附加表演为这一天增添了额外的乐趣。