betrothal
noun [ C ] uk/bɪˈtrəʊ.ðəl/ us/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/
婚约;订婚
a formal promise to marry someone
The play revolves round the betrothal of a duke to a doctor's daughter. 该剧围绕一名公爵与一个医生的女儿的婚约展开。
The ring had become a requisite element of betrothal. 戒指已经成为订婚的必要元素。
See: betroth
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- The early Jewish ceremonies apparently included three components: the betrothal, the wedding, and the consummation.
- The family was delighted at their betrothal.
- After six months' betrothal, plans for the wedding are moving ahead.