prance

🇬🇧 UK/prɑ:ns/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

v.

To spring forward on the hind legs, as a horse; to walk or move in a proud, showy manner.

(马)腾跃;昂首阔步,趾高气扬地走

n.

A prancing movement.

腾跃;昂首阔步

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pranceother
=prance

Common Collocations

  • 1.prance about到处昂首阔步
  • 2.prance around四处趾高气扬地走
  • 3.[prance proudly]神气十足地走
  • 4.prance across昂首走过

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The white stallion pranced proudly across the show ring.

  • 2.

    She pranced around the stage in her new costume, drawing everyone's attention.

  • 3.

    The children pranced through the park, laughing and skipping with joy.

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