Dance Is Going to the Dogs
Music
Music plays a big part in canine freestyle because lively poodles and laid-back Labradors march to different beats. Finding a good musical match for canine and handler is key to a successful routine.
Music sets the mood, and freestyle participants dress accordingly. Jazzy tunes require top hats and canes. Country music means cowboy western wear and bandannas. Freestyle clubs have separate divisions for different age groups and various levels from first-timers to the advanced. Seniors and disabled teams are also encouraged to participate.
There are also classes for handlers with several dogs. The more the merrier! The term "freestyle" gives the idea that anything goes, but that's not exactly true. While creativity is encouraged, rules still apply. At this time, rules differ among clubs. Those who wish to compete should select the organization that suits them and their dog best.
Not every dog can be the belle of the ball. But one thing's for sure, dancing with dogs creates special bonds - bonds that extend beyond the dance floor. That makes every team a winner!
laid-back adj. 悠閒的/悠哉遊哉的
=> as relax as possible
eg: George has a very laid-back personality. He never lets pressure and stress get to him.
=> 喬治的個性相當悠哉遊哉。他從未不讓壓力和憂慮來影響他。
eg: The laid-back atmosphere of the resort makes guests want to stay longer.
=> 這家度假中心悠閒的氣氛讓客人留漣忘返。
disabled adj. 生理上或是肢能上有殘廢的/有缺陷的
=> lack some physical abilities
eg: The hospital is equipped with facilities that are designed for disabled patients.
=> 這家醫院備有專門為殘障病人設計的設施。
eg: The theatre doesn't have special access for the disabled.
=> 這家劇院沒有給殘障人員進出的特殊通路。
the disabled 殘障人士
eg: The Special Olympics is a large sporting competition for the disabled.
=> 殘奥是殘障人士相當重要的運動競赛。
belle 美女
ball 舞會
be the belle of the ball 成為舞會裡最漂亮的女生/豔冠群芳
=> the most popular woman at this dance
eg: Whenever Samantha appears, she is always the belle of the ball.
=> Samantha一出现，她總是豔冠群芳。
eg: After a successful makeover, Vanessa became last night's belle of the ball at the party.
=> 經過成功的改造之後， Vanessa成為昨晚派對中最醒目的女生。
poodle n. 獅子狗/捲毛狗
Labrador n. 拉布拉多
jazzy adj. 爵士樂的
bandanna n. 紮染印花大手帕
=> color handkerchief
the more the merrier 人越多越好玩越開心
bond n. 結合力/聯結
beyond the dance floor
=> much more than dancing
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Country music means cowboy wester wear and bandannas.
=> 這邊的wear為名詞，指穿著/服飾
wear n. 穿著/服飾
=> 不可數的集合用法，表示某一類的衣服
eg: cowboy western wear 西部牛仔裝
eg: menswear 男裝
eg: women's wear 女裝
eg: sleepwear 睡衣
eg: evening wear 正式晚禮服
eg: evening gown 女性穿的晚禮服
eg: night gown 女性穿的睡袍
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