prance

prɑ:ns

GRE

v. spring forward on the hind legs
v. cause (a horse) to bound spring forward
v. ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward

n. (马)腾跃, 昂首阔步
vi. 腾跃, 昂首阔步
vt. 使腾跃

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BNC 频率

20,998

使用频率

prance 没有明显的词根词缀，但它与“dance”相似，意为“跳跃着走”，可以联想到舞动的动作。

例句

1. The horse began to prance around the field, showing off its energy.

马在田野里开始跳跃，展示它的活力。

2. She loves to prance through the park on sunny days.

她喜欢在阳光明媚的日子里在公园里欢快地跳跃。

3. The children would prance happily after the ice cream truck.

孩子们在冰淇淋车后快乐地跳跃。