| 单词 | to begin, lead the dance |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto begin, lead the dance a. to begin, lead the dance; figurative to take the lead in any course of action. ΘΚΠ society > authority > control > be in control [verb (intransitive)] > lead to begin, lead the dancec1325 to take the (or a) lead1745 skipper1883 the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > advance, progress, or develop [verb (intransitive)] > lead the way to begin, lead the dancec1325 to lead (also rule) the ringa1450 to lead (bear, have) the vana1661 pioneer1780 to take up the running1825 blaze1841 to lead the way1874 society > leisure > dancing > ball or dance > take part in ball [verb (intransitive)] > be first to dance to begin, lead the dancec1325 to dance provoa1687 to lead off1806 c1325 Coer de L. 3739 The damyseles lede daunse. c1374 G. Chaucer Troilus & Criseyde ii. 504 Yet made he þo as fressh a contenaunce, As þough he schulde haue led þe newe daunce. c1380 J. Wyclif Sel. Wks. II. 360 Crist þat lediþ þe daunce of love. a1529 J. Skelton Magnyfycence (?1530) sig. Diiii Foly fotyth it properly fansy ledyth the dawnce. 1579 L. Tomson tr. J. Calvin Serm. Epist. S. Paule to Timothie & Titus 522/2 They must begin the dance to be punished. a1640 J. Fletcher & P. Massinger Custome of Countrey ii. i, in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Comedies & Trag. (1647) sig. Aa3v/1 They heard your Lordship Was by the Ladies choise to lead the dance. 1742 Mann Let. to H. Walpole 23 Sept. M. de Gages is now the man who begins the dance. < as lemmas |
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