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源自中古英语 carole,最终来自古法语,可能与拉丁语 choraula(合唱领唱者)和希腊语 choros(合唱)有关。
❶ 圣诞颂歌,特指圣诞节期间演唱的传统宗教歌曲,通常表达欢乐和祝福。
“The children sang carols at the Christmas party.”
(孩子们在圣诞派对上唱圣诞颂歌。)
“We went door-to-door singing carols to spread holiday cheer.”
(我们挨家挨户唱颂歌,传递节日欢乐。)
❶ 欢快地唱歌,尤指在节日期间唱颂歌或庆祝歌曲。
“The villagers caroled through the snowy streets.”
(村民们唱着歌穿过积雪的街道。)
“They caroled together to celebrate the New Year.”
(他们一起欢唱庆祝新年。)
Christmas carols — 特指圣诞节期间演唱的传统歌曲,常用于教堂、社区活动或家庭聚会。
“The radio station plays Christmas carols throughout December.”
(电台在整个十二月都会播放圣诞颂歌。)
go caroling — 指一群人(尤其是儿童)挨家挨户唱圣诞颂歌的传统活动。
“We used to go caroling in our neighborhood every Christmas Eve.”
(我们以前每年圣诞夜都会在社区里挨家挨户唱颂歌。)