dance

名詞

UK/dɑːns/
US/dæns/

定義 dance 名詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

  3. 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。

  4. 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。

動詞

UK/dɑːns/
US/dæns/

定義 dance 動詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

成語

  • 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。