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单词 Roman holiday
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Definition of Roman holiday in English:

Roman holiday

noun
  • An occasion on which enjoyment or profit is derived from others' suffering or discomfort.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Still less welcome is he who would make a Roman holiday of our misfortunes.
    • He could well have blamed the Americans for what had befallen him - but today, he was not ready for a Roman holiday.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Byron's Childe Harold, originally with reference to a holiday given for a gladiatorial combat.

 
 

Definition of Roman holiday in US English:

Roman holiday

noun
  • An occasion on which enjoyment or profit is derived from others' suffering or discomfort.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Still less welcome is he who would make a Roman holiday of our misfortunes.
    • He could well have blamed the Americans for what had befallen him - but today, he was not ready for a Roman holiday.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Byron's Childe Harold, originally with reference to a holiday given for a gladiatorial combat.

 
 
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