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ceremonies

UK //ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni//US //ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni//

词源

源自中古英语 cerymonie,来自古法语 ceremonie,最终源自拉丁语 caerimonia(宗教仪式)。

noun

❶ 指正式的、有特定程序的仪式或典礼,通常用于庆祝、纪念或宗教场合,具有固定的流程和象征意义。

“The graduation ceremony will be held in the school auditorium.”

(毕业典礼将在学校礼堂举行。)

“Traditional tea ceremonies are an important part of Japanese culture.”

(传统茶道是日本文化的重要组成部分。)

❶ 指过分讲究的礼节或形式化的行为,有时带有贬义,表示不必要的繁文缛节。

“There's too much ceremony in official meetings these days.”

(如今官方会议中有太多繁文缛节。)

“He dispensed with the usual ceremonies and got straight to the point.”

(他省去了惯常的客套,直接切入主题。)

同义词:rituals, rites, formalities, celebrations, observances

常见短语

stand on ceremony — 过分讲究礼节或形式,显得拘谨而不自然。

“Don't stand on ceremony, just help yourself to the food.”

(别太拘礼,随便吃点东西吧。)

opening ceremony — 为某个活动或事件正式开始的仪式,通常具有象征意义和庆祝性质。

“The opening ceremony of the conference featured a keynote speech by the mayor.”

(会议开幕式上有市长的主题演讲。)