p. a. walking with an affccted. mincing gait以矫揉造作、扭扭捏捏的碎步走路的。 △R.Ⅲ.1.1.16:“I.that am rudely stamped,and want love’s majesty/Tostrut before a wanton ambling nymph;”我,天生一副粗陋形象,缺乏爱神的优美风度,无法在一位风骚的、扭扭捏捏走路的仙女面前昂首阔步。
ambling
n. affected way of walking,(contemptuousterm) dancing做作的慢步,(蔑称)舞蹈。 △Rom.1.4.11:“Give me a torch,I am not for this ambling;”给我一个火把,我不想跳舞。