dance
noun
Definitions of dance noun
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
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.
樂團演奏了一首輕柔的華爾茲。
They danced to a lively tune.
他們隨著一首活潑的曲子跳舞。
The choreography of this dance is quite intricate.
這支舞的編舞相當複雜。
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
a social gathering where people dance, especially a formal event held in a large venue
（尤指正式的）舞會
They are hosting a grand ball for the graduating students.
他們為畢業生舉辦了一場盛大的舞會。
The town holds a traditional barn dance every year.
這個小鎮每年都會舉辦一場傳統的穀倉舞會。
We enjoyed a wonderful evening at the charity dance.
我們在慈善舞會上度過了一個美妙的夜晚。
- A1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the act of moving the body and feet rhythmically to music
跳舞；舞蹈
They enjoy going for a dance on the weekends.
他們喜歡在週末去跳舞。
Dance is a way to express emotions.
舞蹈是一種表達情感的方式。
She has loved dance since she was a child.
她從小就喜歡舞蹈。
- A2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the art of performing dances, especially as a form of entertainment
舞蹈表演；舞蹈藝術
Their dance performance was full of power and grace.
他們的舞蹈表演充滿了力量與優雅。
She is dedicated to the development of dance as an art form.
她致力於將舞蹈發展為一種藝術形式。
The dance company is known for its innovative approach to dance.
這家舞蹈公司以其創新的舞蹈方式而聞名。
verb
Definitions of dance verb
- A1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to move the body and feet to music
跳（舞）；舞蹈
They danced in celebration at the wedding.
他們在婚禮上跳舞慶祝。
He enjoys going out dancing with friends.
他喜歡和朋友一起出去跳舞。
She can dance in various styles.
她可以跳各種風格的舞蹈。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)literary(文學性)
to move quickly and lightly
（輕快地）舞動；搖曳；跳動
The leaves were dancing gently in the breeze.
樹葉在微風中輕輕舞動。
Flames were dancing in the fireplace.
火焰在壁爐中跳動。
Stars were dancing in the night sky.
星星在夜空中閃爍。
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.
听命於人
• He always dances to his boss's tune, doing exactly what he's told.
他總是按照老闆的指示行事，完全聽命於他。
- 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.
當他們的隊伍贏得冠軍時，球迷們在街上跳舞慶祝。
- 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.
他總是對老闆極盡討好之能事，事事奉承，幾乎到了可笑的地步。