festival

英 ['festɪv(ə)l]美 [ˈfɛstəvəl]
  • n. 节日；庆祝，纪念活动；欢乐
  • adj. 节日的，喜庆的；快乐的
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中文词源

festival 节日

来自拉丁语festa, 假日，宗教节日，来自PIE*dhes, 神，与神和宗教相关的，词源同festival, fan, theist.词义由祭祀，庆祝，狂欢引申为盛宴等。

英文词源

festival
festival: see feast
festival (n.)
1580s, "a festal day, appointed day of festive celebration," short for festival day (late 14c.), from Old French festival (adj.) "suitable for a feast; solemn, magnificent, joyful, happy," and directly from Medieval Latin festivalis "of a church holiday," from festum "festival, holiday" (see festivity). The English word returned to French 19c. in certain specialized senses.

双语例句

1. The Jamaica Festival is planning a series of workshops and business seminars.
牙买加节正在筹划一系列研习班和商务研讨会。
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2. During the festival, we'll be showing 13 classic oldie films.
我们将在电影节期间展映13部经典老片.
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3. Plans are rolling full steam ahead for the Jamaica Festival.
庆祝牙买加节的准备工作正开展得如火如荼。
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4. The festival remains a valuable showcase for new talent.
音乐节一直是新秀展示才华的宝贵机会。
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5. The festival will feature pyrotechnics, live music, and sculptures.
节日里将有烟花表演、现场音乐会和雕塑展。
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