prance

• 名词，指昂首阔步、神气活现或装腔作势的步态或走路姿态。

A noun referring to a proud, stiff, and pompous gait or manner of walking.

1. Proud or showy walkB2informal

   A proud, stiff, or pompous way of walking or moving, often with exaggerated steps.

   昂首阔步

   • He walked with a prance, as if he owned the room.
   • The horse moved with a lively prance.
   • Her prance down the runway caught everyone's attention.

   同义词paradesashaystrutswagger

   反义词shuffleslouchtrudge

• 动词，形容以活泼、有活力或骄傲的姿态移动，常带有夸张的步伐，多用于马或炫耀卖弄的人。

A verb used to describe moving in a lively, spirited, or proud manner, often with exaggerated steps, typically associated with horses or people showing off.

1. Walk proudlyB2informal

   To walk with a lofty, proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.

   昂首阔步

   • She pranced into the room as if she owned the place.
   • He pranced around the office after getting the promotion.
   • The peacock pranced across the lawn, showing off its feathers.

   同义词paradesashaystalkstrutswaggersweep

   反义词cowercreepshrinkskulkslinktrudge

2. Spring forward on hind legsB2formal

   To spring forward on the hind legs, as a horse or other animal.

   前腿腾跃

   • The horse pranced excitedly in the field.
   • The young colt pranced around its mother.
   • The stallion pranced before the mare.

   同义词boundcapercurvetleapspring

3. C1formal

   To cause a horse to bound or spring forward.

   使马腾跃

   • The rider pranced the horse across the arena.
   • He pranced his mount to show off its training.
   • She pranced the horse in a circle before the judges.

   同义词curvet

4. Ride a horse that boundsC1formal

   To ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward.

   策马腾跃

   • The knight pranced his steed into the tournament grounds.
   • They pranced their horses along the parade route.
   • The cavalry pranced their horses in a display of skill.