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celebrations

UK //ˌsel.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃənz//US //ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.ʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'celebratio',意为'庆祝'或'纪念',通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 庆祝活动或仪式,指为纪念某个特殊事件或场合而举行的欢乐聚会或活动。

“The city was full of celebrations after the team won the championship.”

(球队夺冠后,整个城市充满了庆祝活动。)

“We organized small celebrations for each of our children's birthdays.”

(我们为每个孩子的生日都组织了小型庆祝活动。)

同义词:festivities, parties, ceremonies, commemorations

常见短语

in celebration of — 为庆祝某事而举办活动或采取行动,常用于正式或重要的场合。

“A concert was held in celebration of the composer's 100th birthday.”

(为庆祝作曲家100周年诞辰,举办了一场音乐会。)