释义 |
ˈgarden-ˌparty [f. garden n. + party.] A party held on a lawn, or in a garden.
1869Trollope Phineas Finn II. lxiv. 228 The Duke's garden party was becoming a mere ball, with privilege for the dancers to stroll about the lawn between the dances. attrib.1874J. D. Heath Croquet Player 9 There is really no comparison between it and what may appropriately be called ‘Garden-party Croquet’. 1896Westm. Gaz. 25 June 2/3 The garden party season is now beginning. |