What does ceremony mean?

A formal event marking an important occasion. Formal behaviour required by tradition or social rules.

How is ceremony pronounced?

UK /ˈserəməni/, US /ˈserəmoʊni/.

/ˈserəməni/ · /ˈserəmoʊni/

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典礼；仪式

n. A formal event marking an important occasion.

典礼；仪式

n. Formal behaviour required by tradition or social rules.

礼节；客套

We attended a small wedding ceremony by the lake.

我们参加了湖边一场小型婚礼。

A graduation ceremony allows students and families to celebrate educational achievements together as a community.

毕业典礼让学生和家人齐聚一堂，共同庆祝学业成就。

指具体典礼时可数；without ceremony意为不拘礼节。

What does ceremony mean?: A formal event marking an important occasion. Formal behaviour required by tradition or social rules.
How is ceremony pronounced?: UK /ˈserəməni/, US /ˈserəmoʊni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.