dance

dance
verb
[no obj.]
  1. move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
    跳舞
    all the men wanted her to dance with them.
    所有的男子都希望和她跳舞。
    ■[with obj.]perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet)
    跳…舞,跳(某一角色)的舞
    they danced a tango.
    他们跳了一支探戈。
    ■[with obj. and adverbial of direction]lead (someone) in a particular direction while dancing with them
    引(某人)向特定方向舞去
    I danced her out of the room.
    我领着她舞出了房间。
  2. [with adverbial of direction](of a person) move in a quick and lively way as an expression of pleasure or excitement
    (某人)手舞足蹈,跳跃,雀跃
    Sheila danced in gaily.
    希拉手舞足蹈进来了。
    ■[with adverbial of place]move up and down lightly and quickly in the air
    上下轻快移动
    midges danced over the stream.
    蚊子在溪流上面上下飞舞。
    ■(of someone's eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement
    (某人眼睛)因快乐(或激动)而闪烁
noun
  1. a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music
    舞蹈
    ■a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing
    舞步,舞蹈动作
    ■[mass noun]steps and movements of this type considered as an activity or art form
    舞蹈
    national theatre of dance.
    国家舞蹈剧团。
    ■a social gathering at which people dance
    舞会
    ■a set of lively movements resembling a dance
    舞动
    he gesticulated comically and did a little dance.
    他做出滑稽的姿势,跳了一小段舞。
    ■a piece of music for dancing to
    舞曲
    the last dance had been played.
    演奏最后一支舞曲。
    ■(亦作 dance music)[mass noun]music for dancing to, especially in a club
    (尤指俱乐部里)舞曲
常用词组
dance attendance on
  1. do one's utmost to please someone by attending to all their needs or requests
    卖力逢迎
dance to someone's tune
  1. comply completely with someone's demands and wishes
    完全照办
lead someone a dance (或 a merry dance)
  1. (Brit.)cause someone a great deal of trouble or worry
    (英)给…找麻烦
派生
danceable
adjective
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French dancer (verb), dance (noun), of unknown origin
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