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weddings

UK //ˈwɛdɪŋz//US //ˈwɛdɪŋz//

词源

源自古英语'weddung',意为'婚约'或'结婚仪式',与'pledge'(誓言)同源。

noun

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

“They are planning two weddings, one in the UK and one in Italy.”

(他们计划举办两场婚礼,一场在英国,一场在意大利。)

“Summer is the most popular season for weddings in many countries.”

(在许多国家,夏季是最受欢迎的婚礼季节。)

同义词:marriage ceremony, nuptials, matrimony

常见短语

wedding planner — 婚礼策划师,专门帮助新人组织和协调婚礼各项事宜的专业人士。

“We hired a wedding planner to handle all the details of our big day.”

(我们聘请了一位婚礼策划师来处理我们重要日子的所有细节。)

wedding reception — 婚宴,婚礼仪式后招待宾客的宴会,通常包括用餐、跳舞和庆祝活动。

“The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden with fairy lights.”

(婚宴在一个装饰着仙女灯的美丽花园里举行。)