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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

ceremony ['sεrɪmənɪ]
  1. 1. noun [c] (event) 典礼
  2. 2. noun (ritual) 礼仪
  3. 3. noun [u] (formality) 仪式
    to stand on ceremony
    拘于礼节

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

ceremony [ˈserɪməʊnɪ]
  1. 1. n.[c] 仪式典礼
    She organised the tree planting ceremony in memory of her father.
    为了纪念她的父亲,她组织一个植树仪式
  2. 2. n.[c] 礼仪仪式
    She was amazed by the elaborate tea ceremonies in Japan.
    惊叹日本精细的品茶仪式
    He disposed of it without ceremony.
    他随随便便把它处理了。
    He makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball.
    举行了一项高尔夫球场选址仪式
  3. 3. n.[u] 礼节惯例
    He did now know whether or not he should attend the wedding ceremony.
    不知道他应不应该参加这个结婚典礼
  4. 4. n.[u] 虚礼繁文缛节

Collins English-English Dictionary

ceremony ['sεrɪmənɪ]
  1. 1. n a formal act or ritual, often set by custom or tradition, performed in observation of an event or anniversary
    a ceremony commemorating Shakespeare's birth
  2. 2. n a religious rite or series of rites
  3. 3. n a courteous gesture or act
    the ceremony of toasting the Queen
  4. 4. n ceremonial observances or gestures collectively
    the ceremony of a monarchy
  5. 5. n [Etymology] C14: from Medieval Latin ceremonia, from Latin caerimonia what is sacred, a religious rite

Examples

a solemnly mannered ceremony
肃穆的礼仪
Claus Mueller, father of the groom, performed the ceremony.
新郎的父亲克莱斯·穆勒主持了婚礼。
Any European could join the ceremony except for the English.
除了英国人,其他国家的欧洲人都可以参加这次典礼。
Today, the cultural aspects of the ceremony live on through song and dance contests or festivals.
今天,要通过歌舞比赛和表演的形式展现庆典的文化气息。
to stand on ceremony
拘于礼节

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