pas
gb/pˈɑz/ us/pˈɑz/
C1
Angličtina
~ 8900
tánclépés, elsőbbség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
1
tánclépés
B1
Vzorec užití:
a pas in [a ballet / a dance]
The soloist stumbled slightly on the final pas before leaving the stage.
A szólista kissé megbotlott az utolsó tánclépésnél, mielőtt lement a színpadról.
That pas requires great control and strong ankles.
Ehhez a tánclépéshez nagy kontroll és erős boka kell.
The choreographer slowed down the pas so the young dancers could learn it safely.
Each pas in the variation must be clear and precise.
She repeated the same pas again and again until it felt natural.
Učební příklady
The dancer practiced one pas many times.
A táncos sokszor gyakorolt egy tánclépést.
This pas is very hard for new students.
Ez a tánclépés nagyon nehéz az új tanulóknak.
He showed us a short pas from the ballet.
They learn a new pas in every class.
I like this simple pas because it looks clean.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "pas" with the English word "pass" or think it can be used for any kind of step. In modern English, "pas" on its own is mostly used in ballet and other classical dance, not for everyday walking steps.
Význam
a ballet step or movement
Kolokace
a difficult pas
|execute a pas
|a series of pas
|practice the pas
|ballet pas
Synonyma
step (General word; can be used for any type of movement, not only ballet.)
|
movement (Stresses the motion of the body rather than its classification in ballet technique.)
Antonyma
stillness (Describes not moving, which contrasts with performing a dance step.)
Témata
arts
|dance
|performance
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A small movement or step in ballet dancing.
A single step, movement, or short sequence of steps in ballet or classical dance.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
ARCHAIC
2
elsőbbség
B2
Vzorec užití:
to give the pas to [someone]
By custom, she would have the pas over every other guest at the table.
A szokás szerint az asztalnál minden más vendéggel szemben őt illette az elsőbbség.
In matters of taste, he was ready to give the pas to the younger generation.
Ízlés dolgában kész volt elsőbbséget adni a fiatalabb nemzedéknek.
They politely disputed who should have the pas at the doorway.
Tradition granted the pas to the eldest son at such ceremonies.
He yielded the pas to his host as a sign of respect.
Učební příklady
In this old book, the king has the pas at every event.
Ebben a régi könyvben a királyt minden eseményen elsőbbség illeti meg.
The man gives the pas to the woman and lets her enter first.
A férfi elsőbbséget ad a nőnek, és hagyja, hogy először lépjen be.
The story says the oldest person gets the pas at dinner.
He does not want the pas; he wants to stand in the back.
They argue about who should have the pas at the door.
Častá chyba:
Because this use of "pas" is rare and old-fashioned, learners may try to use it in modern speech instead of common words like "priority" or "precedence". It is better to avoid this sense except when reading older literature or historical writing.
Význam
the right of social precedence
Kolokace
give the pas to
|have the pas over
|claim the pas
|yield the pas
|dispute the pas
Synonyma
precedence (Neutral, modern term; does not have the old-fashioned French flavor of "pas".)
|
priority (Emphasizes being considered more important or coming first, but is broader than ceremonial rank.)
Antonyma
inferiority (Suggests a lower rank or status, the opposite of having the right to come first.)
Témata
society
|etiquette
|history
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The special right to come first or to be more important than another person in a social situation.
The right to go first or to take the leading place in social rank, honor, or preference.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
pas
IPA
GB/pˈɑz/
US/pˈɑz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pas (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (pas)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: pas
- Plural: pases
Příbuzná slova
Forms
pases
noun
Výrazy
pas de bourrée
1/pˈɑz də bˈɔɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
small quick linking ballet steps
A common ballet step made of three small steps, used to move or change position smoothly.
Příklady
- The dancers crossed the stage in a fast line of pas de bourrée.
- She used a pas de bourrée to move into the next pose.
- Keep your heels lifted during the pas de bourrée to stay light.
pas de chat
1/pˈɑz də t͡ʃˈæt/
fixed phrase
technical
a cat-like ballet jump
A ballet step where the dancer jumps lightly into the air, bringing both knees up, in a way that looks like a cat jumping.
Příklady
- Her pas de chat traveled cleanly across the stage.
- The teacher corrected his timing in the series of pas de chat.
- You need more height in that pas de chat to match the music.
pas de deux
1/pˈɑz də dˈu/
fixed phrase
technical
ballet dance for two people
A part of a ballet or dance where two people perform together, usually a man and a woman.
Příklady
- The central pas de deux in the second act is the highlight of the ballet.
- They rehearsed the pas de deux until every lift felt effortless.
- Critics praised the chemistry between the two dancers in the famous pas de deux.
pas de trois
1/pˈɑz də twˈɑ/
fixed phrase
technical
ballet dance for three people
A part of a ballet or dance where three people perform together.
Příklady
- The opening pas de trois introduces the main themes of the ballet.
- She was cast in the lively pas de trois in the first act.
- The choreographer reworked the pas de trois to give each dancer a short solo.
pas seul
1/pˈɑz sˈul/
fixed phrase
technical
solo ballet for one dancer
A part of a ballet or dance performed by one person alone.
Příklady
- The ballerinas pas seul brought the audience to its feet.
- He worked for months to perfect his pas seul for the competition.
- The program includes a short pas seul between the larger group scenes.