| 释义 |
prom·e·nade
I. \|prämə|nād, -näd, -nȧd\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from promener to take for a walk (from Latin prominare to drive forward, from pro- forward + minare to drive) + -ade — more at pro-, amenable
1. : a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure, display, or exercise
< daily promenade through the park >
2.
a. : a place for strolling : a public walk
b. : a passage, gallery, or extended balcony on a building
c. : promenade deck
3.
a. : a ceremonious opening of a formal ball consisting of a grand march or polonaise in which all the guests participate
b. : a square-dance figure in which the couples walk counterclockwise around the square usually side by side with the woman on the outside
c. : prom 1
4. : promenade concert
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
intransitive verb
1. : to take or go on a promenade : stroll especially in public
2. : to perform a promenade in a dance
transitive verb
1. : to walk about in or on
< had the privilege of promenading the gardens — C.G.Bowers >
2. : to display in or as if in a promenade : parade |