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yule

UK //juːl//US //juːl//

词源

源自古英语 'geōl',后受古北欧语 'jól'(指冬至节日)影响,最终演变为现代英语 'Yule'。

noun

❶ 指圣诞节或圣诞季的传统庆祝活动,源自古老的北欧冬至节日,现多用于文学或历史语境中。

“The family gathered around the fireplace to celebrate Yule.”

(全家人围坐在壁炉旁庆祝圣诞节。)

“Ancient Vikings held feasts during the Yule season.”

(古代维京人会在圣诞季期间举行盛宴。)

同义词:Christmas, Yuletide, Noel

常见短语

Yule log — 指圣诞节期间燃烧的大木柴,象征温暖和光明,现也指一种形似木柴的圣诞蛋糕。

“We placed the Yule log in the fireplace to keep warm.”

(我们把圣诞柴放在壁炉里取暖。)

Yuletide — 圣诞季的另一种说法,特指圣诞节及其前后一段时间,带有节日氛围。

“The town was filled with Yuletide cheer.”

(小镇洋溢着圣诞节的欢乐气氛。)