prance /prɑːns/ ( prancing, pranced, prances )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone prances around, they walk or move around with exaggerated movements, usually because they want people to look at them and admire them. 大摇大摆地走; 神气活现地走 [表不满]

  例：

  He was horrified at the thought of his son prancing around on a stage in tights.

  一想到儿子身穿紧身衣在舞台上神气活现地走动，他就感到震惊。

• 2. 

  V-I When a horse prances, it moves with quick, high steps. (马)腾跃; 奔驰

  例：

  Their horses pranced and whinnied.

  他们的马奔腾着、嘶鸣着。

  例：

  ...as the carriage horses pranced through the bustling thoroughfares.

  ...当几匹马拉着车在熙熙攘攘的大道上疾驰而过时。

  例：

  ...a prancing light-footed mare named Princess.

  ...一匹叫公主的步态轻盈的母马。