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2005.06.02(Review of 2002.02.08 edition)
Hi!
What things do you associate with today's WordMaster? A bouquet of orchids and a handful of rice at the chapel door? A bride in white kimono with downturned eyes? Or a smiling, blushing bride in white lace and flowing train? Although the details may differ, it's always an event to remember!
CEREMONY 儀式、式典
- A ceremony is a formal event performed on important occasions - such as weddings, funerals, and graduations - which often includes fixed actions and words.
- ceremony は、大切な出来事のあるときに行われる公式の行事、つまり、儀式、式典という意味です。決まった作法や言葉に則って行われることが多く、例として、結婚式、葬式、卒業式などがあります。
- I went to Susan's wedding last Sunday. The ceremony was beautiful!
- Olympic opening ceremonies are always exciting, but the closing ceremonies make me sad. I never want the Games to end.
- Many Olympic athletes cry at medal ceremonies. I've even seen big weightlifters with tears in their eyes.
- Margaret is studying Japanese tea ceremony at the Rainbow Culture Center on Tuesday nights.
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