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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。
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。)
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。)