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wedding

UK //ˈwɛdɪŋ//US //ˈwɛdɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语'weddung',意为'订婚状态',与'pledge(誓约)'同源,后演变为指代婚姻仪式。

noun

❶ 婚礼,指两个人正式结为夫妻的仪式及相关庆祝活动,通常包括宣誓、交换戒指、宴会等环节。

“They had a beautiful wedding on the beach at sunset.”

(他们在日落时分的海滩上举行了美丽的婚礼。)

“The wedding will take place in the cathedral next Saturday.”

(婚礼将于下周六在大教堂举行。)

同义词:marriage ceremony, nuptials, matrimony

常见短语

wedding ring — 结婚戒指,象征婚姻关系的金属圆环,通常由金或铂金制成,在婚礼上交换佩戴。

“He slipped the wedding ring onto her finger during the vows.”

(在宣誓时他将婚戒戴在她的手指上。)

wedding dress — 新娘在婚礼上穿的特殊礼服,西方传统多为白色,象征纯洁与喜庆。

“The bride spent months choosing the perfect wedding dress.”

(新娘花了数月时间挑选完美的婚纱。)