sashay

sashay
[saˈʃeɪ]
verb
[no obj.](informal, chiefly N. Amer.)(非正式,主北美)
  1. [with adverbial of direction]walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders
    (尤指髋部和肩膀夸张地摆动的)大摇大摆地走,大模大样而又故作漫不经心地走
    Louise was sashaying along in a long black satin dress.
    路易丝穿着一条黑缎长连衣裙大摇大摆地走着。
  2. perform the sashay
    横斜绕圈
noun
  1. (in American square dancing) a figure in which partners circle each other by taking sideways steps
    (美洲方形舞中的)横斜绕圈
语源
  1. mid 19th cent. (as a verb): alteration of chassé
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