| 释义 |
ga·la
I. \ˈgālə also ˈgalə sometimes ˈgälə or ˈgȧlə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Italian, from Middle French gale merrymaking, festivity, pleasure — more at gallant
1. archaic
a. : festive dress or decoration
b. : festivity, gaiety
2.
a. : a gay and lively celebration : a festive entertainment : festival, fair; specifically : an entertainment or entertaining presentation constituting a special occasion
< a grand gala at Symphony Hall marking the city's bicentennial >
b. Britain : an athletic meet especially marking a special occasion
3. : a gay and lively group
< a gala of actresses and society women with a flair for dress — British Book News >
II. adjective
: belonging to, deserving, or attended by festivities : suitable for festivity
< a gala dress >
< a gala day >
< a gala occasion >
III.
Usage: usually capitalized
variant of galla |