tango

A noun referring to a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, or the music written in duple time for dancing this dance.

• 🇨🇳探戈，一种起源于拉丁美洲的交际舞，也指为这种舞蹈创作的二拍子音乐。

1. A Latin-American dance B1 formal

   A ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, characterized by dramatic poses and sharp, staccato movements.

   • They performed a passionate tango at the competition.
   • She has been learning the tango for years.
   • The tango requires a strong connection between partners.

   🇨🇳探戈

2. Music for the dance B1 formal

   Music written in duple time for dancing the tango, often featuring a distinctive rhythm.

   • The band played a classic tango by Carlos Gardel.
   • The tango music filled the dance hall with energy.
   • He composed a new tango for the festival.

   🇨🇳探戈音乐

• tangos plural form
• tangos' possessive plural form
• tango's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to dance the tango, or to interact or move in a coordinated, often complex manner.

• 🇨🇳跳探戈舞；也指与他人协调、配合地互动或移动，常带有复杂、默契的意味。

1. Dance the tango B1 formal

   To perform the tango, a dramatic and passionate ballroom dance of Latin American origin.

   • They tangoed gracefully across the dance floor.
   • She learned to tango during her trip to Argentina.
   • The couple tangoed with intense passion and precision.

   🇨🇳跳探戈

• tangoed past participle
• tangoed past simple
• tangoing present participle
• tangoes third person singular