ballet

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高考六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

n. a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
n. music written for a ballet

n. 芭蕾舞

Collins 星级

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

ballet 这个词源自法语，主要是源于意大利语 balletto，是 ballo（舞蹈）的 diminutive（缩小形式）。没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联系到舞蹈的概念。

例句

1. The ballet performance was beautiful and captivating.

芭蕾表演既美丽又迷人。

2. She has been taking ballet classes since she was five years old.

她从五岁开始上芭蕾舞课。

3. Many people enjoy watching ballet shows in the theater.

许多人喜欢在剧院观看芭蕾演出。