
Boxing Day
/ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ · /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3092 in the learning path
节礼日
Definitions
n. December 26, a public holiday in Britain and several other countries.
节礼日
Example
We usually eat leftover turkey together on Boxing Day.
我们通常在节礼日一起吃剩下的火鸡肉。
Boxing Day sales can boost retail revenue, but they also raise concerns about unnecessary consumption.
节礼日促销能增加零售收入,但也引发了对不必要消费的担忧。
Collocations
- on Boxing Day
- Boxing Day sales
- a Boxing Day walk
Usage tip
固定指12月26日;首字母大写,不加连字符。
Note
已将非标准拼写boxing-day改为Boxing Day。
FAQ
- What does Boxing Day mean?
- December 26, a public holiday in Britain and several other countries.
- How is Boxing Day pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/, US /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.