ball

dance这两个词均有“舞会”之意

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ball : 多指社交性的舞会，场面较为隆重和正式。

dance : 指一般性的非正式舞会。

The ladies were all dressed beautifully at the ball.

舞会上女士们全都穿得很漂亮。

We went to a dance last night.

我们昨夜去参加舞会了。