单词 | get-together |
释义 | get-togetherˈget-toˌgether noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► party a friendly informal meeting or party: a family get-together► see thesaurus at party a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc: · We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.· I met my boyfriend at a party. ► get-together an informal party: · Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together. ► ball a large formal party where people dance: · the end of term ball ► rave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugs ► reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person: · The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.· a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister· They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit. ► function a large formal or official party: · He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company). ► celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something: · the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations· It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget. ► bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism: · the star’s birthday bash· a picture of him at a Hollywood bash· a showbiz bash ► do British English informal a party: · We’re having a do to celebrate Margaret’s birthday. ► dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal: · I met him at a dinner party. ► house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house: · We’re having a house-warming next week. ► cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hours ► fancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a story ► hen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friends ► stag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friends ► baby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married ► meeting an occasion when people meet in order to discuss something: · a business meeting.· Mr Bell is in a meeting.· The committee will hold another meeting Wednesday. ► conference an organized event, especially one that continues for several days, at which a lot of people meet to discuss a particular subject and hear speeches about it: · Didn’t you give a talk at the conference last year?· a conference of women business leaders ► convention a large formal meeting of people who belong to a political party, or to an organization of people with the same interests: · the Democratic Party Convention· a convention for Star Trek fans ► rally a large public meeting, especially one that is held outdoors to support or protest about something: · There was a massive peace rally in London. ► summit a meeting between government leaders from important and powerful countries, to discuss important matters: · A summit meeting of OPEC leaders was called to find a solution to the oil crisis.· next week’s economic summit ► caucus American English a local meeting of the members of a political party to choose people to represent them at a larger meeting, or to choose a candidate in an election: · Obama won the Iowa caucus in 2007. ► teleconference/video conference a business meeting in which people in different places talk to each other using telephones or video equipment: · The chairman held teleconferences with his senior managers. ► gathering/get-together a situation in which a group of people come together to meet, talk, and have drinks with each other, especially friends or family: · We held a small family get-together to celebrate her birthday.· She arranged social gatherings in Kettering for young people on Saturday evenings. ► date an arrangement to meet someone who you are having, or hoping to have, a romantic relationship with: · I think I might ask her out on a date. ► rendezvous a meeting where two people have arranged to meet at a particular time or place, often secretly: · She arranged a rendezvous with him in the hotel bar. ► tryst literary a secret meeting between people who are having a romantic relationship: · a good place for a moonlight tryst Longman Language Activatora party► party a social event, especially in someone's house, when people talk, drink, eat, and dance: · We're having a party at my house. Do you want to come?· Did you go to Stella's party?invite somebody to a party: · How many people have they invited to the party?surprise party: · We gave her a surprise party at a local bar.a birthday/Halloween/Christmas/engagement etc party (=to celebrate a birthday, Halloween etc): · Over a hundred children came to the annual Christmas party.dinner party (=a party at someone's house in the evening, when people have a meal): · I gave my first dinner party last weekend.office party (=a party for people who work together): · Office parties are fun if you're young, free, and single.fancy dress partyBritish /costume party American (=a party where people wear strange, funny, or historical clothes): · You're invited to a fancy dress party.cocktail party (=a fairly formal party in the evening, at which alcoholic drinks are served): · I went to a cocktail party in the lobby of the Ritz once. ► get-together an informal party, often to celebrate something: · Shana's picture won first prize, so we had a little get-together to celebrate.· a big family get-together ► do British spoken a party: a bit of a do: · A friend of mine's having a bit of a do in town tomorrow night.leaving do (=for someone who is leaving the place where they work): · Are you going to Darren's leaving do? ► shower American a party at which presents are given to a woman who is getting married or having a baby: · We're giving a shower for Beth next week.· I want to thank both of you again for your beautiful shower gifts.bridal/wedding shower (=for a woman who is getting married): · What did you give Chris for her wedding shower?baby shower (=for a woman who is going to have a baby): · We didn't play any of the usual games at the baby shower. ► bash informal a big party: · The band are flying out to Ibiza tonight for a huge four-day celebrity bash. WORD SETS► Leisureairbed, nounalbum, nounamusement arcade, nounamusement park, nounaquarium, nounarcade, nounauditorium, nounbachelor party, nounball, nounballoon, nounballroom, nounballroom dancing, nounbank holiday, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarhop, verbbash, nounbask, verbbean feast, nounbeauty contest, nounbeer mat, nounblock party, nounboathouse, nounbon vivant, nounbooking, nounbooze-up, nounbop, nounbouncer, nounbrasserie, nounbumper car, nounbus, verbcafé, nouncaff, nouncanteen, nouncard, nouncarnival, nouncarousel, nouncarry-out, nouncarvery, nouncassette player, nouncassette recorder, nounceilidh, nounchannel surfing, nouncheckroom, nouncircus, nouncloakroom, nounclosing time, nounclubbing, nouncoconut shy, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncommunity centre, nouncomp, nounconcession stand, nouncounty fair, nouncracker, noundating agency, nounday camp, noundesignated driver, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundisco, noundiscotheque, noundive, noundiversion, noundivert, verbdo, noundoor prize, noundrinks party, nouneat, verbfad, nounfandango, nounfanzine, nounflower arranging, nounfootpath, nounfree house, noungame, nounget-together, nounhappy hour, nounholdall, nounhouse party, nounice skate, nounice-skate, verbjukebox, nounjumble, nounjumble sale, nounknitting needle, nounleisure centre, nounlending library, nounlounge, nounlounge bar, nounmacramé, nounmask, nounmasked ball, nounmasquerade, nounmaster of ceremonies, nounmatador, nounmaypole, nounMC, nounmen's room, nounmerrymaking, nounmixer, nounnightclub, nounnightlife, nounnight spot, nounoffice party, nounopening time, nounopen mike, nounorgy, nounouting, nounpageant, nounpageantry, nounPancake Day, nounparty, nounparty, verbparty favor, nounparty piece, nounpeepshow, nounpep rally, nounperm, verbpetting zoo, nounPG, nounpinball, nounpitch, nounpizzeria, nounpony-trekking, nounpostprandial, adjectivepress, nounpub, nounpub-crawl, nounpublican, nounpublic bar, nounquality time, nounquiz, nounR & R, nounradio-cassette player, nounraffle, nounraffle, verbrave, nounrecreation, nounrecreation room, nounrelaxation, nounrendezvous, nounrest room, nounrevel, verbreveller, nounrevelry, nounrifle range, nounroadhouse, nounroast, nounrodeo, nounRollerblade, nounroller skate, nounround, nounsaloon, nounsauna, nounset, adjectiveshooting gallery, nounshower, nounsideshow, nounsiesta, nounsingalong, nounsingsong, nounskinny-dipping, nounsnack bar, nounsnug, nounsocial, nounsoda fountain, nounsoiree, nounsolarium, nounspectator, nounspree, nounsteakhouse, nounstrip club, nounstrip joint, nounstripper, nounstrip show, nounstriptease, nounsummer camp, nounsummer holidays, nounsummer vacation, nounsunbed, nounsunlamp, nountable d'hôte, nountavern, nounteahouse, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountheme party, nounthree-star, adjectivetop table, nountrophy, nounTurkish bath, nounvacation, nounvideo arcade, nounwander, nounwassail, verbweekend, verbweekender, nounwindow-shopping, nounwomen's room, nounworkbasket, nounzoo, noun |
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