two-step

A noun referring to a ballroom dance performed in duple meter, characterized by sliding steps.

• 🇨🇳指一种二拍子的交际舞，以滑步为特征；也指这种舞蹈的音乐。

1. A ballroom dance B1 formal

   A lively ballroom dance in duple time, characterized by sliding steps and a simple, rhythmic pattern.

   • They danced the two-step at the country fair.
   • The instructor taught us the basic two-step steps.
   • The two-step is a popular dance at social gatherings.

   🇨🇳两步舞

• two-steps plural form
• two-steps' possessive plural form
• two-step's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of performing a two-step dance, or metaphorically to move or proceed in a cautious or indirect manner.

• 🇨🇳动词，指跳“两步舞”，或比喻行事小心谨慎、迂回间接。

1. Dance the two-step B1 informal

   To perform a simple, lively ballroom dance characterized by a quick-quick-slow pattern of steps.

   • They two-stepped across the dance floor all night.
   • She learned to two-step at the country fair.
   • The couple two-stepped gracefully to the music.

   🇨🇳跳两步舞

• two-stepped past participle
• two-stepped past simple
• two-stepping present participle
• two-steps third person singular