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revelry

UK //ˈrev.əl.ri//US //ˈrev.əl.ri//

词源

源自中古英语 'revelrie',来自古法语 'reveler'(意为'狂欢'),可能进一步源自拉丁语 'rebellare'(意为'反抗'或'反叛')。

noun

❶ 指人们欢庆、狂欢或纵情享乐的场合或行为,通常伴随着喧闹、饮酒和欢乐的气氛。

“The streets were filled with revelry as the team won the championship.”

(当球队赢得冠军时,街道上充满了狂欢的气氛。)

“The New Year's Eve revelry lasted until dawn.”

(新年前夜的狂欢一直持续到黎明。)

同义词:celebration, merrymaking, festivity

常见短语

midnight revelry — 指深夜或午夜时分的狂欢活动,通常与派对或节日庆祝相关。

“The midnight revelry at the beach party was unforgettable.”

(海滩派对的午夜狂欢令人难忘。)