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源自德语 Walzer,来自 walzen(意为'旋转'),18世纪通过法语 valse进入英语。
❶ 一种起源于欧洲的三拍子舞曲或舞蹈,特点是节奏轻快、优雅旋转,常用于正式舞会或社交场合。
“They danced a beautiful waltz at the wedding reception.”
(他们在婚礼招待会上跳了一支优美的华尔兹。)
“The orchestra played a Strauss waltz.”
(乐团演奏了一首施特劳斯的华尔兹舞曲。)
❶ 跳华尔兹舞;或比喻轻松自信地移动或完成某事,常带有从容不迫的意味。
“He waltzed her around the dance floor with perfect timing.”
(他带着她随着完美节拍在舞池中旋转。)
“She waltzed into the meeting 20 minutes late as if nothing was wrong.”
(她迟到了20分钟却若无其事地晃进会议室。)
waltz through — 轻松完成某事,强调毫不费力的状态,常用于考试、比赛等场景。
“She waltzed through the final exam with top marks.”
(她轻松通过期末考试并取得高分。)