prance
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If someone prances around, they walk or move around with exaggerated movements, usually because they want people to look at them and admire them. 大摇大摆地走; 神气活现地走[表不满]
He was horrified at the thought of his son prancing around on a stage in tights. 一想到儿子身穿紧身衣在舞台上神气活现地走动，他就感到震惊。
2. V-I When a horse prances, it moves with quick, high steps. (马)腾跃; 奔驰
Their horses pranced and whinnied. 他们的马奔腾着、嘶鸣着。
...as the carriage horses pranced through the bustling thoroughfares. ...当几匹马拉着车在熙熙攘攘的大道上疾驰而过时。
...a prancing light-footed mare named Princess. ...一匹叫公主的步态轻盈的母马。
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prance /prɑːns/ (prancing,pranced,prances)
剑桥词典
- [ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ]
to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary
蹦蹦跳跳；昂首阔步；趾高气扬地走
It's pathetic to see 50-year-old rock stars prancing around on stage as if they were still teenagers . 看到50岁的摇滚歌星们还像十几岁的青少年一样在舞台上蹦蹦跳跳是很可悲的。
She pranced into the office and demanded to speak to the manager . 她昂首阔步地走进办公室，要求见经理。
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 ]
When a horse prances, it takes small , quick steps and raises its legs higher than usual .
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