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polka

/pohl-kuh, poh-kuh/US // ˈpoʊl kə, ˈpoʊ kə //UK // (ˈpɒlkə) //

波尔卡,波利卡,波浪形,波尔多语

Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    plural pol·kas.

    • : a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter.
    • : a piece of music for such a dance or in its rhythm.
v.无主动词 verb
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    pol·kaed, pol·ka·ing.

    • : to dance the polka.

Examples

  • Her devotion to the waltz and polka helped popularize them in the United States.

  • Above the notes of praise is a small photo of Guerin wearing a polka dot tie and pocket square, staring at you like a sociopath.

  • May is seen smiling in a suit and red bowtie with white polka dots in his profile photo.

  • Picasso, with his polka-dot shirt and clashing tie attempted an air of bravado, but lost confidence by the minute.

  • Name some aspect of the horizontal polka and it has probably been discussed endlessly among human beings with two X chromosomes.

  • Ted, the toddler, appeared onscreen in a black bathing suit with white polka dots.

  • Across his shoulder he carried a bundle knotted into an old red handkerchief with a polka spot.

  • A handkerchief, once red, with polka spots, contained a ragged flannel shirt and a stocking-heel tied with a piece of tape.

  • The ice was broken; Charming took the young girl by the waist, and in less than half an hour taught her the last new polka.

  • The next time he came across her he asked if she would like to dance the first polka with him.

  • The waltz and polka used to be considered bad enough to get you kicked out of the churches.