waltz

• اسم يشير إلى رقصة ثنائية راقصة تُؤدى في ميزان ثلاثي زمني مع تأكيد على الضربة الأولى، أو إلى الموسيقى المؤلفة لها؛ ويُستعمل مجازياً للإشارة إلى فوز سهل ومؤكد، خاصة في الانتخابات.

A noun referring to a ballroom dance performed in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat, or the music composed for such a dance, and also used informally to describe an assured victory, especially in an election.

1. A2formal

   A graceful ballroom dance performed in triple time, characterized by a strong accent on the first beat and smooth, gliding movements.

   رقصة الفالس

   • The couple performed a beautiful waltz at the competition.
   • She learned the basic steps of the waltz in her dance class.
   • The orchestra played a classic Viennese waltz.

   المرادفاتvalse

2. Music for waltzingB1formal

   A piece of music composed in triple time, specifically intended to accompany the waltz dance.

   فالس

   • The band played a slow waltz for the final dance.
   • Chopin wrote many famous waltzes for the piano.
   • The waltz had a lively tempo that filled the dance floor.

   المرادفاتvalse

3. Assured victoryC1informal

   An easy or certain victory, especially in a political election or competition, where the outcome is not in doubt.

   نصر سهل مؤكد

   • The incumbent party is expected to win the election in a waltz.
   • The champion won the match in a waltz, barely breaking a sweat.
   • The team secured the championship in a waltz, dominating every game.

   المرادفاتcakewalkrompwalkover

• فعل يدل على الرقص رقصة الفالس، أو على التحرك أو التصرف بخفة وثقة وعدم اكتراث.

A verb meaning to dance a waltz, or to move or act in a casual, confident, or carefree manner.

1. Dance a waltzB1formal

   To perform the waltz, a smooth, progressive ballroom dance in triple time.

   رقص الفالس

   • They waltzed gracefully across the ballroom floor.
   • He asked her to waltz with him at the party.
   • The couple waltzed to the music of Strauss.

2. Move easily or confidentlyB2informal

   To move in a casual, confident, or effortless manner, often into a situation.

   الدخول بسهولة وثقة

   • She waltzed into the meeting late without an apology.
   • He waltzed through the exam without studying.
   • They waltzed past security as if they owned the place.

   المرادفاتbreezeglidesashaysauntersweep

   الأضدادfalterlumberplodstumbletrudge

الصيغ المركّبةwaltz around