terpsichorean
英 [ˌtɜːp.sɪ.kərˈiː.ən]
美 [ˌtɜ˞ːp.sɪ.kəˈriː.ən]
- adj. 舞蹈的
- n. 舞蹈家
英语词源
- terpsichorean (adj.)
- "pertaining to dancing," 1869, literally "of Terpsichore," from Latinized form of Greek Terpsikhore, muse of dancing and dramatic chorus (see Terpsichore). Hence theatrical slang terp "stage dancer, chorus girl" (1937).
权威例句
- 1. His fiancee is a promissing young terpsichorean.
- 他的未婚妻是个有前途的青年舞蹈家.
- 2. The reviewers lauded the ballet troupe for its terpsichorean artistry.
- 评论家称赞舞蹈团员的舞蹈艺术.