gathering
noun [ C ] uk/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/ us/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
C1 聚会;集会
a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group
There will be a gathering of world leaders in Vienna next month. 下月世界各国领导人将共聚维也纳。
a social gathering (= when people meet for pleasure not work) 社交聚会
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- The city is hosting a gathering of business leaders next month.
- They met at a social gathering organized by the company.
- They started as informal gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years.
- Our next gathering will take place in London on 5 August.
- He didn't enjoy these social gatherings and would look for an excuse to leave early.