单词 | celebration |
释义 | celebrationcelebration /ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/ ●●○ noun 1[countable] an occasion or party when you celebrate something: Last year, we attended the New Year’s celebrations in Times Square. Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration before Christmas in Mexico.► see thesaurus at party12[uncountable] the act of celebrating: in celebration of something There will be a party in celebration of Joan and Dave’s 40th anniversary. The court’s decision is a cause for celebration.3[singular, uncountable] something that praises someone or something in speech, writing, or pictures: celebration of Her latest film is a celebration of motherhood.COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + celebrationa big celebration We had a big celebration when Dale got a job.a small/little celebration We’re having a small celebration for Dad’s birthday.an annual/centennial/bicentennial celebration Everyone looks forward to the town’s annual harvest celebration.a religious/traditional/cultural celebration Ramadan is an important religious celebration for Muslims.a family celebration (=for family members) Everyone’s coming here for a family celebration for Grandma’s birthday.a double celebration (=for two good things) It’s a double celebration for our first wedding anniversary and my birthday.a birthday/anniversary celebration He is planning a very special 40th birthday celebration.a victory celebration Some football fans were arrested during the victory celebrations.a Christmas/New Year’s/holiday etc. celebration They invited me to join in their Christmas celebration.a wedding celebration The wedding celebrations can last for a week or more.verbshave a celebration We had a little celebration when we finished our final exams.hold/host a celebration formal The company is holding a celebration for its 75th anniversary.join in the celebrations You’re welcome to come and join in the celebrations!a celebration marks something A national three-day celebration will mark the leader’s 60th birthday. |
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