hoofing

• 指以脚步和腿部动作为主、强调节奏与节拍的舞蹈风格，常与踢踏舞或节奏性脚步动作相关。

A noun referring to a style of dance in which the steps are emphasized more than gestures or postures, often associated with tap dancing or rhythmic footwork.

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1. Tap dancing or energetic dancingB2informalamerican

   A style of dancing, especially tap dancing, where the emphasis is on the footwork and rhythmic steps rather than on gestures or body movements.

   踢踏舞或活力舞蹈

   • He spent years perfecting his hoofing on Broadway.
   • The show featured incredible hoofing by the entire cast.
   • She took up hoofing as a way to stay fit and have fun.

   同义词cloggingsoft-shoestep dancingtap dancing

• 动词，指步行、行走、跳舞或移动，常非正式使用或出现在习语中。

A verb meaning to walk, dance, or move on foot, often used informally or in idiomatic expressions.

1. Walk or danceB2informalamerican

   To walk, especially in a lively or energetic manner; also used informally to mean to dance.

   步行或跳舞

   • We hoofed it to the store because we missed the bus.
   • He was hoofing down the street with a spring in his step.
   • They spent the night hoofing at the club.

   同义词boogiedancesteptraipsetripwalk

2. Kick with hoofC1formal

   To strike or kick with the hoof, as a horse or other hoofed animal does.

   用蹄踢

   • The horse hoofed the ground impatiently.
   • The stallion hoofed the fence in frustration.
   • The mule hoofed the bucket, spilling water everywhere.

   同义词kickstamptrample