释义 |
waltz /wolts, wölts or wöls/ noun- Orig a German dance in triple time performed by couples with a rapid whirling motion
- A slower circling dance, also in triple time
- The music for either dance
- A piece of instrumental music in 3–4 time (concert waltz)
intransitive verb- To dance a waltz
- To move or trip lightly, to whirl (informal)
- To walk with arrogant assurance (informal)
- To progress with carefree ease (informal)
transitive verb- To guide or partner in a waltz
- To convey lightly and easily (informal)
ORIGIN: Ger Walzer a waltz, from walzen to roll, dance waltzˈer noun - Someone who waltzes
- A waltzing mouse
- A type of fairground roundabout in which passengers are spun while revolving
waltzˈing noun waltzing mouse noun A mouse of a breed that moves forward in small circles, rather than a straight line waltz into (informal) To storm at waltz Matilda see under Matilda |