| 单词 | rite of passage |
| 释义 | rite of passage (once / 33201 pages) n A rite of passage is a celebration or ritual that marks an important moment in a person's life. For observant Jews, a bar or bat mitzvah is a major rite of passage. Many cultures, religions, and societies observe rites of passage that signify and celebrate the change from childhood to adulthood or adolescence. In parts of Latin America, for example, a quinceañera is a rite of passage celebrating a girl's fifteenth birthday. In your family, turning sixteen may be a bigger deal, and getting a driver's license might feel like a rite of passage. The phrase was coined by a French anthropologist in the early 20th century. WORD FAMILYrite of passage: rites of passage USAGE EXAMPLESBut, even in this age of concussion concern, the rodeo is an important rite of passage in some communities, and the cowboys start young. The New Yorker(Nov 16, 2016) Going before the media soon after a major election is a rite of passage for the president. Washington Post(Nov 14, 2016) The narrator, when she visits West Africa, expresses a kind of wistfulness about the role of dance there, especially in rites of passage. New York Times(Nov 11, 2016) n a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood) Hyper rite, ritual any customary observance or practice |
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