nativity
noun uk/nəˈtɪv.ə.ti/ us/nəˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
the Nativity [ S ]耶稣诞生，圣诞
the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Christians at Christmas
Christmas is the season when Christians around the world recount the story of the Nativity. 圣诞节是世界各地的基督徒讲述耶稣诞生故事的时节。
[ C ]耶稣诞生图，耶稣诞生塑像
a model or picture of the Nativity
The nativity consisted of elaborate hand-carved figures. 耶稣诞生塑像由精心手工雕刻而成的人物组成。
Nativity sets sell well in the run-up to Christmas. 耶稣诞生套装在圣诞节前的销售情况很好。
[ C ] (also nativity play)耶稣诞生（儿童）剧
a play that tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth, usually performed by children at Christmas
She played the role of Mary in the school nativity. 她在学校的耶稣诞生剧中扮演了玛丽的角色。