eightsome

• 名词，指由八个人组成的群体，被视为一个整体；也指一种由八名舞者表演的苏格兰里尔舞。

A noun referring to a group of eight people considered as a unit, or a type of Scottish reel danced by eight people.

1. Group of eight peopleB2formal

   A set or group consisting of eight individuals considered together as a single entity.

   八人一组

   • The eightsome of friends traveled together across Europe.
   • A committee formed an eightsome to review the proposal.
   • The team was an eightsome, each member bringing a unique skill.

   同义词octadoctetogdoad

2. Scottish reel for eight dancersC1formalbritish

   A traditional Scottish dance performed by eight people, typically in a reel formation.

   八人苏格兰里尔舞

   • They performed an energetic eightsome at the ceilidh.
   • The eightsome requires precise coordination among all dancers.
   • Learning the eightsome is a highlight of Scottish dance classes.