ceremony
noun uk/ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/ us/ˈser.ə.mə.ni/
(FORMAL ACTS)
B1 [ C or U ] (formal ceremonial)典礼;仪式
(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions
a wedding/graduation ceremony 结婚／毕业典礼
- More examples
- We weren't married in church, but we had a civil ceremony in a registry office.
- The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.
- The glittering ceremony conjured up images of Russia's imperial past.
- Several foreign dignitaries attended the ceremony.
- The queen, in full ceremonial dress, presided over the ceremony.
(FORMAL BEHAVIOUR)
[ U ]礼节;礼仪;客套
very formal and polite behaviour
She arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies important politicians. 她抵达了机场，没有通常与重要政界人士相伴的盛况和礼仪。
I handed her my letter of resignation without ceremony (= in an informal way). 我毫不客气地向她递交了辞职书。