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pirouette

🇬🇧 UK/.piru'et/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A full spin of the body on the tips of the toes, especially in ballet.

（芭蕾舞中的）脚尖旋转，单脚旋转

v.

To perform a pirouette; to spin on the toes like a dancer.

做脚尖旋转，旋转

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
pirouetteother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.execute a pirouette完成旋转动作
  • 2.perfect pirouette完美的旋转
  • 3.double pirouette双圈旋转
  • 4.[perform a pirouette]表演旋转动作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ballerina executed a flawless pirouette, spinning effortlessly on the tips of her toes.

  • 2.

    After years of training, she finally mastered the double pirouette in her solo performance.

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