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ceremony

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

词源

源自中古英语ceremonie,来自古法语ceremonie,源自拉丁语caerimonia,意为宗教仪式或神圣礼节。

noun

❶ 正式的仪式或典礼,通常按照特定传统或程序进行,用于庆祝重要事件或场合。

“The wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful garden.”

(婚礼仪式在一个美丽的花园里举行。)

“They attended the graduation ceremony at the university.”

(他们参加了大学的毕业典礼。)

❶ 过分讲究的礼节或形式,常带有不必要的繁琐程序。

“There's no need for ceremony when we're just having a casual dinner.”

(我们只是吃顿便饭,不需要讲究那么多礼节。)

“He dislikes all the ceremony that comes with formal events.”

(他不喜欢正式场合的那些繁文缛节。)

同义词:ritual, celebration, formality, observance, service

常见短语

stand on ceremony — 过分讲究礼节,拘泥于形式,通常指在不必要的场合过于正式。

“Please don't stand on ceremony—help yourself to the food.”

(请不要拘礼,自己随意取用食物。)