ceremony
Significado: A formal event or ritual marking an important occasion
A ceremony is a formal public or religious event with traditional actions and words, often marking significant life events like weddings, graduations, or funerals. The phrase 'without ceremony' means doing something simply, without formality. 'Stand on ceremony' means to insist on formal behaviour.
Ejemplos
- The wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful country church. 婚礼仪式在一座美丽的乡村教堂举行。La ceremonia de boda se celebró en una hermosa iglesia rural.結婚式は美しい田舎の教会で行われました。결혼식은 아름다운 시골 교회에서 거행되었습니다.
- The mayor will present the awards at the ceremony tonight. 市长将在今晚的颁奖典礼上颁发奖项。El alcalde presentará los premios en la ceremonia de esta noche.市長は今夜の式典で賞を授与します。시장이 오늘 밤 식전에서 상을 수여할 것입니다.
- Don't stand on ceremony—please help yourself to food. 别客气,请自己取用食物。No te andes con ceremonias, sírvete comida.遠慮しないで、ご自由にお食事をどうぞ。사양하지 마시고 편하게 음식을 드세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'ceremonie', from Latin 'caerimonia' meaning 'holiness, sacredness, awe, reverence', of uncertain ultimate origin. Some connect it to Latin 'Caere', an Etruscan city where Roman religious rites were preserved.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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