单词 | ritual |
释义 | noun | adjective ritualritual1 /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable] 1a ceremony that is always performed in the same way, in order to mark an important religious or social occasion: ancient dances and rituals The Chinese surround silk with myth and ritual.2something that you do regularly and in the same way each time: Set up a regular time for homework; make it a ritual.a daily/nightly/weekly/annual etc. ritual the daily ritual of mealtimes► see thesaurus at habit noun | adjective ritualritual2 ●○○ adjective [only before noun] 1done as part of a rite or ritual: ritual prayers2done in a specific and expected way, but without real meaning or sincerity: ritual campaign promises [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin ritualis, from ritus]—ritually adverb |
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