| 单词 | homecoming |
| 释义 | homecoming (once / 6629 pages) n When someone returns home in a celebratory way — from war, college, or a long trip, for example — they have a homecoming. If your brother works at sea as a fisherman for several months each year, your whole family might gather for his homecoming. Your homecoming after your first year at college might be a bit of a letdown, if you're expected to find a summer job immediately. A soldier's homecoming is almost always a relief for his or her family. In high school or college, homecoming is a reunion that often centers around an autumn football game and a dance or party. In the U.S., this type of homecoming has been around since the 1930s. WORD FAMILYhomecoming: homecomings USAGE EXAMPLESGrimes returned for the homecoming game and caught a touchdown pass. The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) Later, in “Postcards from the Edge,” Fisher depicted the mother as the center of attention even at her daughter’s homecoming from rehab. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) The most anticipated blockbusters — many of which are sequels — include “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Justice League,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII.” Los Angeles Times(Dec 27, 2016) 1n a coming to or returning home Syn|Hypo|Hyper return repatriation the act of returning to the country of origin arrival the act of arriving at a certain place 2n an annual school or university reunion for graduates Hyper reunification, reunion the act of coming together again |
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