What does carnival mean?

A public celebration with music, costumes, and street entertainment. An outdoor event with rides, games, and entertainment.

How is carnival pronounced?

UK /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/, US /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/.

/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ · /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/

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狂欢节；嘉年华

n. A public celebration with music, costumes, and street entertainment.

狂欢节；嘉年华

n. An outdoor event with rides, games, and entertainment.

游乐会

We wore colourful masks and danced at the carnival.

我们戴着彩色面具，在嘉年华上跳舞。

An annual carnival can strengthen community ties while attracting visitors who support local shops and restaurants.

一年一度的嘉年华可以加强社区联系，同时吸引游客光顾当地商店和餐馆。

美式英语中也可指有游戏和游乐设施的游乐会。

What does carnival mean?: A public celebration with music, costumes, and street entertainment. An outdoor event with rides, games, and entertainment.
How is carnival pronounced?: UK /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/, US /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.