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pageant

UK //ˈpædʒ.ənt//US //ˈpædʒ.ənt//

词源

源自中古英语 pagent(游行花车),最终来自拉丁语 pagina(木板,与舞台布景相关),14世纪后演变为现代含义。

noun

❶ 指精心组织的公开表演或游行,通常有华丽的服饰和场景,用于庆祝特殊场合或展示历史事件。

“The town held a historical pageant to celebrate its 200th anniversary.”

(该镇举办了一场历史庆典来庆祝其成立200周年。)

“She won the title in the beauty pageant last year.”

(她在去年的选美比赛中赢得了冠军。)

❶ 比喻引人注目或夸张的公开展示,常含贬义,指虚假或做作的表演。

“The political debate turned into a mere pageant of empty promises.”

(这场政治辩论变成了一场空头承诺的作秀。)

“His apology seemed like a public pageant rather than genuine remorse.”

(他的道歉像一场公开表演,而非真诚的悔过。)

同义词:spectacle, show, parade, display, extravaganza

常见短语

beauty pageant — 选美比赛,参赛者通过外貌、才艺等环节角逐冠军头衔的正式比赛。

“She practiced for months before entering the beauty pageant.”

(在参加选美比赛前,她练习了数月。)

historical pageant — 历史主题的露天表演,通过戏剧化场景重现重要历史事件或时期。

“The Battle of Hastings was reenacted in the historical pageant.”

(黑斯廷斯战役在历史庆典中被重演。)