单词 | holiday |
释义 | holiday n. & v. --n   1. esp. Brit. (often in pl.) an extended period of recreation, esp. away from home or in travelling; a break from work (cf. VACATION).   2. a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done, esp. a religious festival etc.   3. (attrib.) (of clothes etc.) festive. --vintr. esp. Brit. spend a holiday. Phrases and idioms holiday camp Brit. a camp for holiday-makers with accommodation, entertainment, and facilities on site. holiday centre a place with many tourist attractions. holiday-maker esp. Brit. a person on holiday. on holiday (or one's holidays) in the course of one's holiday. take a (or make) holiday have a break from work. Etymology: OE haligd{aelig}g (HOLY, DAY) |
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