valedictory

/val-i-dik-tuh-ree/US // ˌvæl ɪˈdɪk tə ri //UK // (ˌvælɪˈdɪktərɪ, -trɪ) //

告别仪式,告别式,告别会,告别词

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

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- : bidding goodbye; saying farewell: a valedictory speech.
- : of or relating to an occasion of leave-taking: a valedictory ceremony.

n.名词 noun

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plural val·e·dic·to·ries.
- : an address or oration delivered at the commencement exercises of a college or school on behalf of the graduating class.
- : any farewell address or oration.

adj.farewell

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After nearly 30 years on the air, Conan O’Brien bid farewell on Thursday night with a low-key valedictory lap.
Lou's valedictory has been acclaimed, without sarcasm, as baseball's Gettysburg Address.
The congresswoman ended her valedictory to a man she described as “our icon” by saying “Michael Jackson, I salute you.”
This concession speech was both a tribute to his opponent and a valedictory to his lifetime of service to the country.
The Olympics will provide an extraordinary valedictory for both men.
The valedictory match on the river on May 27 proved the best racing test, and furnished the most stirring sport of the trio.
Has the reader heard of Sauerteig's last batch of Springwurzeln, a rather curious valedictory Piece?
Don Rosendo assented to all, knitted his brows and extended his open hand in a valedictory fashion.
Without evincing any inclination to come in again, he there delivered his valedictory remarks.
Eleparu leads the valedictory salute, and Ocushlu waves the red scarf high over her head.