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one-step

/ˈwʌn.step/

2 entries

noun

/ˈwʌn.step/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ранний бальный танец, который был предшественником фокстрота.

A noun referring to an early ballroom dance that was a precursor to the fox-trot.

  1. Early ballroom danceC1formal

    A lively, simple ballroom dance in 2/4 time, popular in the early 20th century and considered a precursor to the foxtrot.

    ruОдин шаг

    • The one-step was all the rage in dance halls around 1910.
    • Couples glided across the floor performing the one-step.
    • The one-step's simple rhythm made it easy for beginners to learn.
Forms
  • one-steps plural form
  • one-steps' possessive plural form
  • one-step's possessive singular form

verb

/wʌn stɛp/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий выполнение определённого действия или процесса за один простой этап, часто используемый в техническом или процедурном контексте.

A verb meaning to perform a specific action or process in a single, straightforward stage, often used in technical or procedural contexts.

  1. Dance the one-stepB2formal

    To perform a simple, fast ballroom dance in 2/4 time, characterized by walking steps.

    ruТанцевать уанстеп

    • They one-stepped across the dance floor with ease.
    • At the party, couples were one-stepping to the lively music.
    • She learned to one-step during her ballroom dancing lessons.
Forms
  • one-stepped past participle
  • one-stepped past simple
  • one-stepping present participle
  • one-steps third person singular