dance
dance — 動詞
1. to move your body and feet in a rhythmical way, following the beat of music — ei
跳舞
隨音樂節奏移動身體
to move your body and feet in a rhythmical way, following the beat of music — either alone, with a partner, or in a group.
Christopher danced with Sahil for almost every song at the wedding.
Christopher 在婚禮上和 Sahil 跳了幾乎每一首歌。
dance + with + person
The children danced around the garden, laughing while their mother played the guitar.
孩子們在花園裡跑跳跳舞，媽媽在一旁彈吉他，他們笑著。
Quinn asked Layla to dance just before the band played a slow song.
Quinn 邀請 Layla 跳舞，當時樂隊正要演奏一首慢歌。
Zola has never danced the tango, but she wants to learn it this summer.
Zola 從沒跳過探戈，但她今年夏天想學。
At the festival, everyone danced to the rhythm of the drums until late at night.
在節日上，大家跟著鼓聲的節奏一直跳到深夜。
- sit out
to not take part in dancing at an event
文法句型
dance
dance + noun (type of dance)
dance + with + someone
dance + to + music
用法筆記
When used transitively, the object is the name of a dance style (waltz, salsa, tango, etc.). The intransitive use (dance without an object) is more frequent in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
2. to move quickly, lightly, or in a bouncing way — used for things that are not pe
舞動；跳躍
輕快靈活地移動（非人主體）
to move quickly, lightly, or in a bouncing way — used for things that are not people, such as light, shadows, leaves, or small creatures, when they seem to move like a dancer.
Sunlight danced on the surface of the lake, making tiny golden sparks.
陽光在湖面上舞動，閃爍著細小的金色光芒。
The dry leaves danced across the street as the autumn wind blew through the trees.
枯葉在秋天的風吹過樹梢時舞動著越過街道。
non-human subject + dance + prepositional phrase
Flames danced in the old stone fireplace while the family gathered around it.
火焰在老舊的石砌壁爐中舞動，全家人圍坐在爐邊。
The puppy danced around Ezra's feet, too excited to sit still for even a moment.
小狗在 Ezra 腳邊跳來跳去，興奮得一刻也靜不下來。
Shadows from the candle danced across the wall as Élise walked past with the light.
燭光映照的影子在牆上舞動，Élise 拿著燭臺走過。
- settle
to come to rest after moving
文法句型
dance (describing movement of non-human subjects)
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to non-human subjects. It describes a visual impression of lightness and rhythm, not literal dancing. Common with subjects like light, shadow, flame, and leaf.
dance — 名詞
1. a way of moving your body to music, using a fixed pattern of steps that belongs
舞蹈
特定風格的舞步與動作
a way of moving your body to music, using a fixed pattern of steps that belongs to a particular style — such as the waltz, salsa, or ballet.
The tango is a passionate dance that started in Argentina and Uruguay.
探戈是一種源自阿根廷和烏拉圭的熱情舞蹈。
Sahil learned three traditional Indian dances for the cultural festival at his school.
Sahil 為了學校的文化節學了三種傳統印度舞蹈。
Putri's favorite dance is the salsa because of its fast rhythm and lively hip movements.
Putri 最喜歡的舞蹈是騷莎舞，因為節奏快，臀部動作活潑。
The dance has eight basic steps that repeat throughout the whole song.
這種舞蹈有八個基本舞步，在整首歌中不斷重複。
Ballet is a dance that tells a story through movement, with no words spoken.
芭蕾是一種透過動作說故事的舞蹈，完全不用言語。
文法句型
a/the + dance
dance + of + origin/style
常見錯誤
2. a social gathering where people come together to dance, often in a large hall or
舞會
人們聚在一起跳舞的社交活動
a social gathering where people come together to dance, often in a large hall or room; some dances are formal events like a school prom or a ball.
Gabriela wore a long blue dress to the winter dance at her school.
Gabriela 穿著一件藍色的長裙去參加學校的冬季舞會。
The annual charity dance raised enough money to buy new books for the local library.
年度慈善舞會募得了足夠的錢，為當地圖書館購置新書。
Joon asked Élise to be his date for the dance, and she happily said yes.
Joon 邀請 Élise 當他的舞伴，她很開心地答應了。
Ziad helped decorate the hall with balloons and lights for the spring dance.
Ziad 幫忙用氣球和燈飾佈置大廳，準備春季舞會。
Only students in the final year were allowed to attend the graduation dance.
只有畢業班的學生才能參加畢業舞會。
文法句型
a/the + dance
go to a dance
at a dance
用法筆記
In American English, 'dance' commonly refers to informal school or community events. In British English, 'ball' or 'disco' may be more common for formal or casual events, though 'dance' is still understood.
3. a single occasion when someone moves their body and feet to music; an instance o
舞動；起舞
一次跳舞的動作或過程
a single occasion when someone moves their body and feet to music; an instance of dancing.
Christopher did a little dance in the kitchen when he heard the good news.
Christopher 在廚房裡聽到好消息時，小小地跳了一支舞。
After dinner, the guests pushed back the table and had a dance in the living room.
晚餐後，客人們把桌子推開，在客廳裡跳了一支舞。
have a dance
The bride and her father shared a slow dance as the guests watched with smiles.
新娘和她的父親在賓客的微笑注視下共舞了一首慢歌。
Ezra asked his grandmother for a dance, and she laughed as he spun her around.
Ezra 邀請祖母跳一支舞，她笑著讓他轉圈圈。
A dance broke out among the children when the band started playing their favorite song.
樂團開始演奏孩子們最喜歡的歌時，他們就跳起舞來。
文法句型
a + dance
have a dance
do a dance
用法筆記
When used with 'do' or 'have', this sense describes a brief, often informal act of dancing ('do a little dance', 'have a dance'). It can also describe a formal partnered dance ('share a dance').
4. the skill, practice, or career of moving the body to music in a planned and expr
舞蹈藝術
作為藝術或表演的舞蹈
the skill, practice, or career of moving the body to music in a planned and expressive way, especially as a type of performance or entertainment.
Dance is a powerful art form that can tell stories without using any words at all.
舞蹈是一種強大的藝術形式，可以完全不靠話語來講述故事。
Élise studied modern dance at the national arts university for four years.
Élise 在國立藝術大學學習了四年現代舞。
study dance / modern dance
The school offers classes in dance, drama, and music for students aged six to eighteen.
該校為六至十八歲的學生提供舞蹈、戲劇和音樂課程。
Zola's dream is to become a professional dance teacher after she finishes her training.
Zola 的夢想是在完成訓練後成為一名專業舞蹈教師。
Contemporary dance combines strong physical movement with deep emotional expression.
現代舞將激烈的肢體動作與深刻的情感表達結合在一起。
- ballet
a classical form of dance with precise, formalized movements
- choreography
the art of designing sequences of movements for dancers
文法句型
dance (uncountable)
study dance
a career in dance
用法筆記
Uncountable — no article is used when referring to dance as a general art form ('Dance is beautiful' NOT 'A dance is beautiful'). It becomes countable only when referring to a specific type (sense 1) or instance (sense 3).
常見錯誤
5. a song or instrumental tune written with a steady beat and rhythm so that people
舞曲
適合跳舞的樂曲
a song or instrumental tune written with a steady beat and rhythm so that people can move to it, especially one connected to a particular style of dancing.
The band played a slow dance while couples moved across the dance floor.
樂團演奏了一首慢速舞曲，情侶們在舞池中移動。
Ezra asked the DJ to play a dance he could waltz to with his partner.
Ezra 請 DJ 播放一首他能和舞伴跳華爾滋的舞曲。
play a dance
The orchestra ended the evening with a lively dance from the hills of southern Italy.
管弦樂團以一首來自義大利南部山區的活潑舞曲結束了整場演出。
Quinn recognized the dance playing on the radio as one her grandmother used to hum.
Quinn 認出收音機裡播放的那首舞曲，是她奶奶以前常哼的。
This dance was written for the piano over a hundred years ago but is still popular today.
這首舞曲是一百多年前為鋼琴譜寫的，但至今仍很受歡迎。
文法句型
a + dance
play a dance
用法筆記
In this sense, 'dance' refers specifically to the musical composition, not the activity. It is most commonly used when naming or describing instrumental dance pieces from classical or folk traditions.