| 单词 | irish step dance |
| 释义 | > as lemmasIrish step dance Irish step dance n. any of various step dances originating in Ireland, characterized by a rigid, upright posture with the arms held loosely by the sides together with rapid, complex footwork, typically performed over a restricted floor area; (also) this style of dancing as a genre. ΚΠ 1894 Isle of Man Times 13 Nov. 2/6 Mr O'Toole gave an Irish step dance. 1988 Washington Post 25 July b2/4 The most stringently codified folk genres—such as Irish step dance, marked by straight arms held close to the sides, a motionless upper body, and intricate toe taps, kicks, and foreleg swivels. 2007 W. W. Johnstone & J. A. Johnstone Crusade of Eagles x. 95 Andrew and Rosanna performed an Irish step dance, their feet tapping rapidly from the stage floor while they were practically motionless from their waists up. < as lemmas |
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