释义 |
paul jones \ˈpȯlˈjōnz\ noun Usage: usually capitalized P&J Etymology: probably after John Paul Jones died 1792 American naval officer and hero of the American Revolution : a method of changing partners during a dance whereby at a signal the dancers form a circle and execute a grand right and left until at another signal each man resumes the original dance taking as his new partner the lady who is opposite him |