English Dictionary

mistress of ceremonies

noun

(dated) A woman who acts as a host at a formal event. / A woman who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.

She was chosen as the mistress of ceremonies for the event.

意味（1）

(dated) A woman who acts as a host at a formal event.

“In that case, sir,” she rejoined, “as my kinsman’s politeness seems to be still slumbering, you will permit me (though I suppose it is highly improper) to stand mistress of ceremonies, and to present to you young Squire Thorncliff Osbaldistone, your cousin […]”

意味（2）

A woman who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.

The mistress of ceremonies, a local poetess named Alicia Larralde de Ferrero, did not observe that more than a dozen uninvited guests had joined the audience.