dance
noun
Definitions of dance noun
- B1Countable(可数名词)
a specific set of movements performed to music, or the style of music associated with it
舞步；舞蹈；舞曲
The orchestra performed a gentle waltz.
乐团演奏了一首轻柔的华尔兹。
They danced to a lively tune.
他们随着一首活泼的曲子跳舞。
The choreography of this dance is quite intricate.
这支舞的编舞相当复杂。
- A2Countable(可数名词)
a social gathering where people dance, especially a formal event held in a large venue
（尤指正式的）舞会
They are hosting a grand ball for the graduating students.
他们为毕业生举办了一场盛大的舞会。
The town holds a traditional barn dance every year.
这个小镇每年都会举办一场传统的谷仓舞会。
We enjoyed a wonderful evening at the charity dance.
我们在慈善舞会上度过了一个美妙的夜晚。
- A1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
the act of moving the body and feet rhythmically to music
跳舞；舞蹈
They enjoy going for a dance on the weekends.
他们喜欢在周末去跳舞。
Dance is a way to express emotions.
舞蹈是一种表达情感的方式。
She has loved dance since she was a child.
她从小就喜欢舞蹈。
- A2Uncountable(不可数名词)
the art of performing dances, especially as a form of entertainment
舞蹈表演；舞蹈艺术
Their dance performance was full of power and grace.
他们的舞蹈表演充满了力量与优雅。
She is dedicated to the development of dance as an art form.
她致力于将舞蹈发展为一种艺术形式。
The dance company is known for its innovative approach to dance.
这家舞蹈公司以其创新的舞蹈方式而闻名。
verb
Definitions of dance verb
- A1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to move the body and feet to music
跳（舞）；舞蹈
They danced in celebration at the wedding.
他们在婚礼上跳舞庆祝。
He enjoys going out dancing with friends.
他喜欢和朋友一起出去跳舞。
She can dance in various styles.
她可以跳各种风格的舞蹈。
- Intransitive(不及物动词)literary(文学性)
to move quickly and lightly
（轻快地）舞动；摇曳；跳动
The leaves were dancing gently in the breeze.
树叶在微风中轻轻舞动。
Flames were dancing in the fireplace.
火焰在壁炉中跳动。
Stars were dancing in the night sky.
星星在夜空中闪烁。
Idioms
- dance to someone's tune
To do exactly what someone else wants you to do; to follow someone's orders or wishes without question.
听命于人
• He always dances to his boss's tune, doing exactly what he's told.
他总是按照老板的指示行事，完全听命于他。
- be dancing in the streets
To express extreme happiness and elation about an event or outcome.
欣喜若狂
• The fans were dancing in the streets when their team won the championship.
当他们的队伍赢得冠军时，球迷们在街上跳舞庆祝。
- dance attendance on someone
To attend to someone's every need, often in an excessively eager or servile manner; to try very hard to please someone.
奉承迎合
• He always dances attendance on the boss, doing everything he asks, it's almost comical.
他总是对老板极尽讨好之能事，事事奉承，几乎到了可笑的地步。