| 单词 | Hogmanay |
| 释义 | Hogmanay From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishChronologyHogmanayHog‧ma‧nay /ˈhɒɡməneɪ $ ˌhɑːɡməˈneɪ/ noun [uncountable] British EnglishTMCNew Year’s Eve and the parties that take place at that time in ScotlandExamples from the CorpusHogmanay• We decided to go to a Hogmanay dance in the village hall, and they came along to watch.• Wee Jocky was apparently steaming after a particularly hospitable Hogmanay and played a blinder.• Indeed Hogmanay is a bigger celebration than Christmas.• In the city centre there's a massive Hogmanay Party at George Square for those lucky enough to hold tickets.• They had spent Hogmanay at home, welcoming the groups of people roaming the village as they came round.Origin Hogmanay (1600-1700) Perhaps from Old French acceuillis l'an neuf “welcome the new year” |
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