| 单词 | celebration |
| 释义 | celebration (selɪbreɪʃən ) Word forms: celebrations 1. countable noun B1 A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary. I can tell you, there was a celebration in our house that night. ...his eightieth birthday celebrations. Synonyms: party, festival, gala, jubilee 2. singular noun The celebration of something is praise and appreciation which is given to it. This was not a memorial service but a celebration of his life. [+ of] He sees the poem as a celebration of human love. Synonyms: commemoration, honouring, remembrance Collocations: annual celebration Thousands of colourful kites fill the sky above Lahore, Pakistan, during the annual celebration. The Sun (2007) Join in the annual celebration and discover what life is like on the farm. The Sun (2012) In its annual celebration of all things nautical, the world indoors is turning white and blue. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The birthday celebration was cancelled. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He went to his dad's 80th birthday celebrations on Sunday night. The Sun (2009) The former England boss was a special guest at the FA's 150th birthday celebrations in London. The Sun (2013) That was not the type of celebration dance the two had in mind before the start. The Sun But people will always come up and ask me to do my goal celebration dance. Times, Sunday Times Cue a celebration dance for a fourth goal in three games by the confident striker. The Sun His post race, shirtless celebration dance was one of the most exuberant in recent memory, rivaling some celebrations normally performed by sprinters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some fans are joining in the celebrations dancing in the streets with the artists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was given a celebration dinner and bagpipe concert - and besieged for his autograph. The Sun So we might just save the planet, but a celebration dinner will be out of the question. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps by shutting all theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, and jailing anybody who throws a celebration dinner. Times, Sunday Times Both tours will take part in a celebration dinner at the airport's fire station. The Sun And their jubilant bosses treated them to a celebration dinner. The Sun The celebrations were short-lived, however. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The home celebrations were short-lived, as the visitors were level within two minutes. The Sun (2013) It was one of the greatest performances the race had ever seen, but the celebrations were short-lived. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The school was built in 1879 and a centenary celebration held in 1979. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The building had a special centenary celebration in 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building's opening. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their players are handing over vacuum cleaners to opponents at the pre-match handshake as part of the club's ongoing centenary celebrations. The Sun The centenary celebrations continue apace, and this latest film gives us an insight into the composer's broad cultural significance. Times, Sunday Times After the high tide of triumphant centenary celebrations in 2012, the studio went into a dramatic decline, which he appeared powerless to halt. Times, Sunday Times It was raised above the capitol, he said, 'ostensibly for the centennial celebration'. Times, Sunday Times The association looks forward to its centennial celebration in 2014. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Plans to turn the station into a museum were first brought forward during the centennial celebration of the driving of the golden spike in 1969. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The awarding of this medal took place only once by design, as it was linked to a centennial celebration event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was finished for the centennial celebration of the parish later that year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's about getting the family together and having a communal celebration. Times, Sunday Times It was a communal celebration. Times, Sunday Times Variably pitched voices would have formed conventional patterns, such that choral singing became an integral part of communal celebration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Regular meals too, developed as expressions of common identity, social unity and communal celebration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Can we trust anyone to understand our psychological craving for shared institutions and treasures and communal celebrations? Times, Sunday Times But a day of celebration quickly turned into one of desolation. The Sun The secretary then prepared the letters and mailed them in time to arrive on the day of celebration. Christianity Today But instead of this being a day of celebration, it became a day of calamity. The Sun It will be a global day of celebration, a once-in-a-lifetime show. The Sun Today, then, should have been a day of celebration and of bullish optimism. The Sun He is hoping to enjoy a double celebration of birthday and victory after England beat our second opponents. The Sun (2010) It would be perfect if I can make it a double celebration. The Sun (2007) And he joked that the party would be a double celebration. The Sun (2013) These days, its all combined into a single elaborate celebration performed by the parents and the gifts are brought over by the in-laws (during the first pregnancy only). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Modern players engage in elaborate celebrations, because they always seem surprised the ball ends up in the net. Times,Sunday Times There were no elaborate celebrations, no histrionics on the touchline, but if they had been you would not have blamed him. Times, Sunday Times He also frequently criticizes players for elaborate celebrations after goals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During these days dancing and festival celebrations had been banned. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hundreds of people from nearby villages participate in the village's festival celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The festival celebrations, religious activities and mass holy sea baths during eclipses, traditions, rice fields, lakes and serene coastal areas give village appearance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both, however, are open for festival celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The residents continue their festive celebrations. The Sun (2010) For many, the strain of festive celebrations will be the last straw. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But this year why not take your festive celebrations abroad? The Sun (2014) That is all part of the striker's goal celebration. The Sun (2010) Such camaraderie is displayed publicly in their joyous goal celebrations, sharing the moment and the glory. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Others are more delicate and will miss ten games after hurting their ankle in an overexuberant goal celebration. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Today's meeting has always had a strong military flavour, but this year it will be a grand celebration of our armed forces. The Sun It was a grand celebration that successfully papered over some humdrum musical cracks. Times, Sunday Times But no amount of levity could disguise the fact that this was a grand celebration by and of a band which has seen better days. Times, Sunday Times It was a grand celebration also corresponding to the king's fiftieth birthday. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They find a grand celebration awaiting them, with old faces tearfully rejoicing in their arrival. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The threshing floor therefore still served as the center of harvest celebration and activity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The shout of hooky, hooky appears to be one traditionally associated with the harvest celebration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Usually, they are used for harvest celebrations; the first picking of fruits was heaped around them as offerings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The passenger coach, crowded with revelers returning from a holiday celebration, absorbed the brunt of the impact. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the capital of the prefecture, it has the area's secondary school and a clinic, and hosts the largest market day and holiday celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Groups of people would gather in a public place for elections, court sessions, militia musters, holiday celebrations, or neighborly festivities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Religious groups openly advertise religious functions in the press, such as holiday celebrations, memorial services, religious conventions, choral concerts, and fundraising events. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 State fairs and holiday celebrations were held at the park. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During his inaugural celebration, all of his vassals gathered at his palace. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Brown's inaugural celebration included an open invitation party with 10,000 attendees and local restaurants providing 10,000 meals to the homeless. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So when he put together his cast of characters for his big inaugural celebration, he wanted us to come and play two songs, which we did. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He will hardly have time to join the inaugural celebrations. Times, Sunday Times Speech was also invited to and attended the inaugural celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also criticized the government for spending money on the independence celebration while the people endured continuing poverty and deprivation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then came the independence celebrations at the new national stadium. Times, Sunday Times It was originally built in the mid-1960s for use in hosting the country's independence celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The annual independence celebrations display a variety of traditional song and dance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the prospect of independence celebrations in the offing, the opposition's morale fell. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Families dressed in party attire and came to join the celebration that day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Join the celebrations by taking a flight on the iconic rollercoaster. The Sun And his entire first-team squad joined the celebrations. Times, Sunday Times I cannot, however, bring myself to join the celebrations. Times,Sunday Times We're sure everyone will join the celebrations. The Sun The pitch invasion at the final whistle was born of joyful celebration rather than the unbridled euphoria of two years ago. Times, Sunday Times But the joyful celebration she has planned soon descends into eggnog-fuelled chaos. Times, Sunday Times Or was a joyful celebration of togetherness: a mass expression of wonderful feeling of flockhood, an emotion no human will ever know? Times, Sunday Times At the finish line his small but dedicated band of supporters erupted in joyful celebration, and with good reason. Times, Sunday Times The pastel work almost serves as a pleasurable respite from the demands of a cultural critique in its joyful celebration of community. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In my youthful zeal, I thought my funeral should be a joyous celebration. Christianity Today (2000) Copacabana beach has been the scene of joyous celebrations over the past month. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Ignore those joyous festive celebrations constantly on telly. The Sun (2009) Part three of the jubilee celebration concentrates on the monarch's possessions. Times, Sunday Times The golden jubilee celebration was celebrated in 2011. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was established in 1984 and had its silver jubilee celebration in the year 2010. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can watch the jubilee celebrations on the telly. Times, Sunday Times These nationwide street parties will see about 1m people take part in a shindig to rival the 1977 jubilee celebrations. Times, Sunday Times His low-key goal celebrations led to suggestions he did not care enough about playing for the champions. The Sun (2009) I'd recommend a low-key celebration in an Italian palazzo well away from the media. The Sun (2019) And he says that winning his sixth championship still has not sunk in and only had some low-key celebrations with his family in New York after the US GP. The Sun (2019) A song has also been composed to mark the celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Colourful processions, debates and seminars, public meetings, cultural shows, community feasts, group wedding and rituals mark the celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Speeches, pageants, picnics, and fireworks marked the celebration, which lasted for two days. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The final whistle sparked scenes of mass celebration from their fans, their players and some of the club's famous board members. The Sun He summoned a synod in 1422 and issued eight constitutions, which dealt with the mass celebration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She accepted and when the 2channelers were informed of this there was a mass celebration; posts began flowing in congratulating the new couple. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the end, his heart, spirit and a cracking set-piece sparked mass celebrations amongst the visiting ranks. The Sun Now, just one trophy — any trophy — will spark mass celebrations. The Sun Other New Year celebrations were expected to go ahead despite the weather. The Sun (2007) New Year celebrations meant that a number of City workers were out of the office. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It is a gift which will last us beyond Christmas and beyond New Year celebrations. The Sun (2012) We are unable to get any clear information about obtaining access permits and whether the general public will be allowed anywhere near the official celebrations. Times, Sunday Times There will be no official celebrations beyond a midnight countdown. The Sun There will be few official celebrations of its unloved centenary. Times, Sunday Times Most official celebrations are scheduled on weekends as a convenience to members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She was present at official celebrations and ceremonies, visited the market places where she made large purchases, and was much liked by the public, which annoyed her husband. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Known as the Halloween Capital of the World, Anoka, Minnesota marks its centenary in 2020 as the first believed city to organize a Halloween celebration. Smithsonian (2020) Within the organizing theme of celebration there are no limitations on time, place or culture, so the thirty-eight papers presented here provide ample variety. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Organized in celebration of the 150th anniversary of professional baseball, this exhibition " Baseball: America's Home Run " features historic objects, some of which have never before been on public display. Smithsonian (2020) He understood my position even though his expectation for a patriotic celebration was not met. Christianity Today His funeral became the occasion of a great patriotic celebration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The strategic value of the city led to patriotic celebrations and a number of commemorative coins were minted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He plans a quiet birthday celebration in London with friends. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Cast and crew are planning a special celebration when the actor returns to the movie's set in Albuquerque. The Sun (2013) The military has declared the day a national holiday and is planning lavish celebrations. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Only one problem with the scene: it was an embarrassing case of premature celebration. Times, Sunday Times The prime minister's new team should be wary of premature celebration, however. Times, Sunday Times However, the strike had been ruled out for offside - and footage of his premature celebration was widely mocked online. The Sun Sadly, it turned out to be a somewhat premature celebration. Times, Sunday Times But then the premature celebration. Times, Sunday Times The centrality of it in seasonal celebrations perpetuates outdated stereotypes that discriminate against those from nonsnow-based backgrounds. The Sun You help someone who finds the seasonal celebrations difficult. The Sun These include parades, pageants, seasonal celebrations and outdoor theatrical performances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are also regular discos, seasonal celebrations, internal lectures and discussion rounds and other cultural events. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the once-every-ninety-years solstice celebration commences, things begin to unravel. The Times Literary Supplement It's an all-night solstice celebration in the streets, so there's no need for accomo-dation, just plenty of stamina. Times, Sunday Times This ban was lifted in 1999, and the campaign for a new free festival summer solstice celebration continues. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But rain dampened the summer solstice celebrations. Times, Sunday Times It sparked celebrations in Munich and London rarely seen before. The Sun (2012) The news sparked spontaneous celebrations that I still recall as one of the most magical nights of my life. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In days gone by, a point gained at United's expense would spark wild celebrations. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Developments in your love life can lead to a private and special celebration. The Sun Some exciting developments in your love life get you planning a special celebration. The Sun He's got only two this season and will be desperate to get on the scoresheet for a special celebration. The Sun That's what we've done here in our special celebration of family recipes. Times, Sunday Times And he revealed he had a special celebration up his sleeve - or rather down his sock - if he had scored. The Sun With the vast majority of athletes, we approach them in a spirit of celebration. Times, Sunday Times This change has brought a greater spirit of celebration and camaraderie. Christianity Today In short, meetings in the spirit of celebration — and consolation. Times, Sunday Times Villagers throng to the monastery in large numbers in a spirit of celebration and hope. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A wave of spontaneous celebration rolled across the country. Times, Sunday Times Eyewitness accounts and cine films of ordinary people charting that extraordinary day 75 years ago when the nation took to the streets in spontaneous celebrations. The Sun Also, the logistics of organising spontaneous celebrations might be difficult. Times, Sunday Times They may be used during traditional celebrations or festivals when worn by members of folklore ensembles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Beaded items, such as drums, woven bags and other crafts are used in traditional celebrations and special occasions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His photographs included both dignitaries and ordinary people in traditional costumes, weddings, baptisms and traditional celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From the time it opened in the year 1999, it has been a beehive of activity from exhibits, art classes, concerts, venue for performances and climax for traditional celebrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For a people divided were actually welcoming the invaders, turning a defeat for their army into a victory celebration. Times, Sunday Times The fact that his team had actually discussed his victory celebration in advance says something in itself. Times, Sunday Times The victory celebration didn't end on the court. Houston Chronicle On reaching 150 inputs, a different special victory celebration plays, and achievement of the maximum score would trigger a yet different special victory ending. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During his victory celebration, he ran out of fuel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The picture gives a glimpse of the epic two-week wedding celebrations. The Sun (2007) It's funny, the atmosphere of the wedding celebrations is not a lot different to weddings today. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I would love them to be at our golden wedding celebration. The Sun (2009) I expect some wild celebrations. The Sun (2015) Winning will not bring any wild celebrations, though. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The American team won eight of their 12 matches to clinch victory, leading to wild celebrations. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Translations: Chinese: 庆典 Japanese: 祝い |
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