单词 | ceremony |
释义 | ceremony —ceremony /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/ noun [C or U] (FORMAL ceremonial) (FORMAL ACTS) ► B1 (a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions: » a wedding/graduation ceremonyThesaurus+: ↑Ceremoniesceremonial /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/ aep /-ˈmoʊ-/ adjective► F0» ceremonial occasions/dutiesThesaurus+: ↑Ceremoniesceremonially /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.ə.li/ aep /-ˈmoʊ-/ adverb Thesaurus+: ↑Ceremonies • • • Extra Examples:» We weren't married in church, but we had a civil ceremony in a registry office.» The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.» The glittering ceremony conjured up images of Russia's imperial past.» Several foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.» The queen, in full ceremonial dress, presided over the ceremony.noun [U] (FORMAL BEHAVIOUR) ► F0 very formal and polite behaviour: » She arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies important politicians.» I handed her my letter of resignation without ceremony (= in an informal way).Thesaurus+: ↑Manners and levels of formality , ↑Polite and respectful |
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