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festivities

/fe-stiv-i-tee/US // fɛˈstɪv ɪ ti //UK // (fɛsˈtɪvɪtɪ) //

庆典活动,庆祝活动,庆典,节庆活动

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fes·tiv·i·ties.

    • : a festive celebration or occasion.
    • : festivities, festive events or activities: the festivities of Christmas.
    • : festive character or quality; gaiety; merriment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

nouncelebration, revelry

Examples

  • Some will be avoiding New Year festivities entirely—and very sensible folk they are too.

  • But with the outbreak of hostilities in mid-2011, all festivities were thrust into the deep freeze.

  • As the fusion of Indian and Spanish tradition evolved, public festivities took a commercial turn.

  • Unfortunately, despite the extravagance of the parades, Putin was not there to witness the festivities.

  • She returned this year, headlined the festivities, before heading to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Oklahoma City.

  • The wedding breakfast very much resembled the similar festivities at which most of us have assisted.

  • The business part of the proceedings came first, and I did not stay for the festivities.

  • The festivities lasted for several days, some Americans being among the invited guests.

  • The girl had expected to find the house still and quiet, and here were evidences of social festivities.

  • The Felibrean festivities continue, the numerous publications in the Provençal tongue still have in him a constant contributor.