celebration
/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃən/ · /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2868 in the learning path
庆祝活动；庆典
Definitions
n. A special event held to mark a happy occasion.
庆祝活动；庆典
n. The act of showing happiness about something special.
庆祝
Example
We decorated the garden for our grandparents' anniversary celebration.
我们为祖父母的结婚周年庆祝活动布置了花园。
Community celebrations can strengthen social bonds by bringing together residents from different cultural backgrounds.
社区庆祝活动能让不同文化背景的居民相聚，从而加强社会联系。
Collocations
- hold a celebration
- in celebration of
- birthday celebration
Word family
- celebrate (v.)
- celebratory (adj.)
Synonyms
- festivity
Usage tip
指具体庆祝活动时可数；指庆祝行为时不可数。
FAQ
- What does celebration mean?
- A special event held to mark a happy occasion. The act of showing happiness about something special.
- How is celebration pronounced?
- UK /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃən/, US /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
