no obj.
1
- move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps跳舞：
all the men wanted her to dance with them.
所有的男子都希望和她跳舞。
1.1
- with obj. perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet)跳…舞, 跳（某一角色）的舞：
they danced a tango.
他们跳了一支探戈。
1.2
- with obj. and adverbial of direction lead (someone) in a particular direction while dancing with them引（某人）向特定方向舞去：
I danced her out of the room.
我领着她舞出了房间。
2
- with adverbial of direction(of a person) move in a quick and lively way as an expression of pleasure or excitement（某人）手舞足蹈, 跳跃, 雀跃：
Sheila danced in gaily.
希拉手舞足蹈进来了。
2.1
- with adverbial of place move up and down lightly and quickly in the air上下轻快移动：
midges danced over the stream.
蚊子在溪流上面上下飞舞。
2.2
- (of someone's eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement（某人眼睛）因快乐（或激动）而闪烁。
1
- a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music舞蹈。
1.1
- a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing舞步, 舞蹈动作。
1.2
- mass noun steps and movements of this type considered as an activity or art form舞蹈：
national theatre of dance.
国家舞蹈剧团。
1.3
- a social gathering at which people dance舞会。
1.4
- a set of lively movements resembling a dance舞动：
he gesticulated comically and did a little dance.
他做出滑稽的姿势, 跳了一小段舞。
1.5
- a piece of music for dancing to舞曲：
the last dance had been played.
最后一支舞曲已奏毕。
1.6
- （亦作dance music）[mass noun] music for dancing to, especially in a club（尤指俱乐部里的）舞曲。
短语
dance attendance on
- do one's utmost to please someone by attending to all their needs or requests竭力逢迎。
dance to someone's tune
- comply completely with someone's demands and wishes完全照办。
lead someone a dance（或a merry dance）
- Brit. cause someone a great deal of trouble or worry〈英〉给…造成许多麻烦。
派生词
danceable
adjective词源
Middle English: from Old French dancer (verb), dance (noun), of unknown origin.