| 单词 | ceremonial |
| 释义 | ceremonial (serɪmoʊniəl ) Word forms: ceremonials 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony. He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for ceremonial purposes. Synonyms: formal, public, official, ritual ceremonially adverb [ADVERB with verb] His body had been moved from his unmarked grave and ceremonially reburied. 2. adjective A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence. Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial. 3. variable noun Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions. ...papal ceremonial. ...the ceremonials leading up to the young Emperor's wedding. 4. countable noun A ceremonial is a ceremony. ...a religious ceremonial. Collocations: ceremonial costume Over time, the toga evolved from a national to a ceremonial costume. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fancy ceremonial costumes worn by peers and staff cost a ridiculous 36,000. The Sun The festive ceremonial costumes differ somewhat across regions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other uses included ceremonial costumes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many people will participate in this ceremonial dance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Extremely large stone circles some greater than 12 meters across may be the remains of special ceremonial dance structures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Smaller units of societal organization are divided according to matrilineal kinship groups, the latter of which are often interchangeable with ceremonial dance groupings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other stone circles some more than 39 ft across may be the remains of special ceremonial dance structures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The drums are sometimes found at ceremonial dance grounds and other gathering places. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Four mounted police in high-visibility jackets looked out of place at the front; tomorrow they will be in more sedate ceremonial dress. Times, Sunday Times And issuing new ceremonial dress uniforms will be delayed. The Sun So this was the last occasion for me to wear my full ceremonial dress and to take part in an event like this. Times, Sunday Times Her uniform - including ceremonial dress - will also remain unaltered. The Sun He established a hereditary nobility, along with coats of arms and prescribed ceremonial dress. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The role has seen him back at her side assisting with ceremonial duties. Times, Sunday Times Army horses no longer go to war zones but take part in demanding ceremonial duties. The Sun Sources at the palace say the mounted regiment needs to remain nearby in order to conduct ceremonial duties. Times, Sunday Times The force, formed in 1839, admits caps are a much cheaper option and says the classic helmets will still be used for ceremonial duties. The Sun But insiders say its deployment was cancelled at short notice after it was decided that ceremonial duties should take precedence. Times, Sunday Times At other ceremonial events he has been represented by a poster-sized framed photograph. Times, Sunday Times Officers will keep their custodian helmet but only for ceremonial events. The Sun It will be used in processions and at other ceremonial events. Times, Sunday Times The mostly ceremonial events of this week can, however, be the foundation for partnership. Times, Sunday Times He attended many of the corps' ceremonial events in full fig, sometimes after being out lambing all night, and he was also secretary of the university's military education committee. Times, Sunday Times These contributed to the ceremonial functions of the site. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Storytelling also serves to deliver a particular message during spiritual and ceremonial functions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its ceremonial functions; as part of traditional costumes, as sacred heirloom and as a protective personal amulet however, remains. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They performed military drill and ceremonial functions at parades, funerals, and other events. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They performed ceremonial functions and served as trusted messengers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The differences between a state funeral and a ceremonial funeral are largely symbolic. Times, Sunday Times Spouses and widows of monarchs usually receive a ceremonial funeral. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was given a ceremonial funeral with the entire army present. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then the presidential ceremonial guard, who were unarmed, got to the ground to take cover. Times, Sunday Times At first a ceremonial guard, it became a military force of 4,000 within its first year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most state national guard units have a ceremonial guard as well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He marched a few paces then, like countless ceremonial guards before and since, stood motionless. Times, Sunday Times The ceremonial guard sentry duties are rotated among those two units every six months, and a change of the guard ceremony takes place to mark the rotation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Helmets will continue to be used on ceremonial occasions. Times, Sunday Times On grand ceremonial occasions, nothing has the power to stir the heart and unite the public like the national anthem. Times, Sunday Times One casualty of the changes will be the full-bottomed wig, worn on ceremonial occasions. Times, Sunday Times I wonder if it would be possible to use hobnailed boots for ceremonial occasions rather than the carpet slippers which have shuffled in to replace them. Times, Sunday Times Television can ill afford to get high and mighty about clubs fielding weakened teams when it sends out second-stringers for the crucial ceremonial occasions. Times, Sunday Times They traditionally play the short course together, as well as hitting the ceremonial opening drives tomorrow. The Sun Ceremonial opening of the library was in 1822 and until 1849 it had about 1600 books. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due to politics, in the night just before the ceremonial opening of the building, waste black oil was thrown all over its front walls and pillars. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He used the rectorship - traditionally a ceremonial post - to flay a fusty university establishment. Times, Sunday Times Without a majority, however, the presidency becomes a largely ceremonial post with little hands-on power, at least in domestic affairs. Times, Sunday Times A largely ceremonial post, he has limited duties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The mayor (a largely ceremonial post with limited duties) heads the party with the largest vote. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Committees were organized to formulate a constitution, refine ceremonial rituals, devise insignia, and plan future development. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They carved stone tablets with zoomorphic designs, created pottery, and fashioned costumes from animal hides and antlers for ceremonial rituals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also took a particular interest in the ceremonial rituals and rites performed, and in their origins and symbolism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The men smoked tobacco in ceremonial rituals, including ones for healing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wore a tweed cap with a pheasant feather but had swapped his ceremonial robes for a jacket and trousers. The Sun I'll be there in my ceremonial robes, and there will be dancers and drummers. Times, Sunday Times After the five-hour ceremony, he changed out of his ceremonial robes to host a private lunch for close family and friends. Times, Sunday Times They add a sprinkling of stardust to graduation ceremonies, flitting between photographers in their giltedged ceremonial robes, and enliven university marketing material as student recruitment becomes ever more competitive. Times, Sunday Times Another type of kamleikas were made as ceremonial robes, and were much more decorative than the hunting kind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, he enjoyed playing the ceremonial role of host. Times, Sunday Times Those who know him well think he will not be able to stay in a ceremonial role at the company for long. Times, Sunday Times The party said that she would 'act in only a ceremonial role'. Times, Sunday Times The president has a largely ceremonial role but can appoint judges and the public prosecutor. Times, Sunday Times She will start the job, which involves maintaining security and playing a ceremonial role at the state opening of parliament, in the spring. Times, Sunday Times These are wands, each with their appropriate ceremonial use. Times, Sunday Times The sophisticated form and poetic style of the poems made them suitable for ceremonial use; some thought the fact that they were no longer understood gave them ritual efficacy. The Times Literary Supplement In the ceremonial use of storytelling, the unity building theme of the message becomes more important than the time, place, and characters of the message. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their mantas and sashes are typically made for ceremonial use for the community, not for outside collectors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They existed mainly for ceremonial use and for internal policing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition to the potential glasses, researchers found five crescent-shaped polished stone pendants perhaps used for ceremonial purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These days they are not lawyers, they are not lords, they are merely persons who wear splendid robes a few times a year for ceremonial purposes. Times, Sunday Times These structures were likely used for ceremonial purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sears suggests that this trade pottery was sacred and acquired for ceremonial purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The color was more meant for ceremonial purposes, was smaller than the flag, made of silk, and had a gold and silver fringed border. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A well-behaved, largely ceremonial, monarchy doesn't offer the requisite drama. Times, Sunday Times He had previously suggested that he would be reluctant to join the largely ceremonial council. Times, Sunday Times The process might have been largely ceremonial, but the victors still celebrated as if they had won a cup final. ST Under the present system, the presidency in largely ceremonial. Times, Sunday Times We've settled on a liberal democracy with an elected first chamber, a hybrid revising second chamber, and now it's the largely ceremonial head of state we're debating. Times, Sunday Times Their duties are now purely ceremonial. Times, Sunday Times The arrival of the telegraph meant that the fires took on a purely ceremonial role. Times, Sunday Times He officially left his position as leader of the party in 2014 when he was elected as the nation's president, a purely ceremonial role under the old constitution. Times, Sunday Times Most of these are sinecures, i.e. purely ceremonial. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The duties of the sentinels are not purely ceremonial. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 仪式的 Japanese: 儀式上の |
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