waltz
waltz
[wɔːl(t)s, wɒl-]
noun
[no obj.]
waltz Matilda
[wɔːl(t)s, wɒl-]
noun
- a dance in triple time performed by a couple who as a pair turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor
华尔兹舞
■a piece of music written for or in the style of this dance
华尔兹舞曲
[no obj.]
- dance a waltz
跳华尔兹舞
I waltzed across the floor with the lieutenant.
我和陆军中尉跳着华尔兹，从舞池的一端旋转到另一端。
■[with obj. and adverbial of direction]guide (someone) in or as if in a waltz
领着…跳华尔兹；跳华尔兹似的引领
he waltzed her round the table.
他带她围着桌子跳华尔兹。
■[no obj. with adverbial of direction]move or act lightly, casually, or inconsiderately
轻快地走动；无拘束地行动
you can't just waltz in and expect to make a mark.
你不能仅仅随随便便做一下就指望产生什么非凡的影响。
it is the third time that he has waltzed off with the coveted award.
这是他第三次轻易赢得那个令人垂涎的奖励。
waltz Matilda
- 见 Matilda
- late 18th cent.: from German Walzer, from walzen 'revolve'
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