Anh

celebration

gb/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
A2 Anh
~ 6300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ A2 event
1

party or social event

A party or special event when people come together to be happy about something.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone] has/holds a celebration for [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes say *"We had a celebrate"* instead of *"We had a celebration"*. Remember that *celebrate* is a verb and *celebration* is a noun. Another mistake is using *party* and *celebration* as exact synonyms: a *party* is usually informal, while a *celebration* can be formal or informal.
Từ đồng nghĩa
party (More common in everyday speech; can be less formal than 'celebration'.) | festivity (Often plural; suggests lively or cheerful activities.)
Từ trái nghĩa
mourning (Refers to showing sadness after a loss, the opposite mood and type of gathering.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
birthday celebration |wedding celebration |office celebration |family celebration |hold a celebration |a small celebration
Chủ đề
daily life |social |events |daily_life |relationships
Ví dụ
  • We had a small celebration at home after she passed her exam.
  • The company organized a big celebration to mark its 50th anniversary.
  • Friends gathered for a surprise celebration of his promotion.
  • They postponed the wedding celebration because many guests were sick.
  • After the match, the team bus turned into a rolling celebration.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • We had a celebration for her birthday.
  • The school held a celebration for the new students.
  • Our family planned a celebration after my graduation.
  • There was a big celebration in the city after the game.
  • They went to a restaurant for their anniversary celebration.
Danh từ B1 action
2

act of marking an occasion

The action of doing special things to show that something is important or makes you happy.

Mẫu sử dụng: the celebration of [an event/holiday/achievement]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse *celebration* (the act or event) with *festival* (a larger, often regular event) or *ceremony* (a formal part of the celebration). Also, they may forget the preposition and say *"the celebration Christmas"* instead of *"the celebration of Christmas"*.
Từ đồng nghĩa
observance (Often used for religious or official occasions, slightly more formal.) | commemoration (Stresses remembering an important event; can be happy or solemn.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neglect (Failing to mark or recognize an event at all.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the celebration of Eid |the celebration of Christmas |national celebration |public celebration |three days of celebration |join the celebration
Chủ đề
culture |events |society |daily_life |relationships
Ví dụ
  • The celebration of the national holiday lasts all week.
  • Their wedding celebration included several traditional rituals.
  • The city banned fireworks during the celebration of New Year's Eve.
  • The festival is a celebration of local music and food.
  • Many people took part in the public celebration of the peace agreement.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The celebration of the New Year is very loud in my city.
  • This festival is a celebration of our culture.
  • The celebration of the game went on all night.
  • Our school has a celebration of sports every spring.
  • The celebration of the holiday brings families together.
Danh từ B2 entity
3

praise or glorification

Words, art, or events that show strong love or respect for something or someone.

Mẫu sử dụng: a celebration of [quality/person/idea]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may think *celebration* always means a party. In this sense, it can be a book, movie, song, or speech that shows strong positive feelings about something, even if there is no actual party.
Từ đồng nghĩa
tribute (Focuses on showing respect or admiration, often for a person.) | praise (General word for saying good things; less specific to works of art or events.)
Từ trái nghĩa
criticism (Focuses on finding fault instead of expressing joy and approval.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a celebration of life |a celebration of love |a celebration of diversity |a celebration of friendship |a celebration of nature |the film is a celebration of ...
Chủ đề
emotions |art |culture |communication |arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
  • Her latest book is a celebration of strong, independent women.
  • The exhibition is a celebration of the city's history and culture.
  • The movie feels like a celebration of simple everyday moments.
  • The festival is a joyful celebration of local traditions.
  • His speech was a moving celebration of his team's hard work.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • This film is a celebration of family.
  • The song is a celebration of freedom.
  • The show is a celebration of African art.
  • The book is a celebration of kindness.
  • The play is a celebration of hope and courage.
Danh từ formal C1 action
4

performance of religious rite

A formal religious ceremony, especially when it is led by a priest or leader.

Mẫu sử dụng: the celebration of [religious rite/service]
Từ đồng nghĩa
service (More general; any act of public worship, not only formal ritual performance.) | liturgy (Technical religious term for the set form of public worship.)
Từ trái nghĩa
secular event (An event with no religious content, contrasting with a religious celebration.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the celebration of Mass |liturgical celebration |celebration of the Eucharist |religious celebration |the celebration of the sacrament
Chủ đề
religion |culture
Ví dụ
  • The bishop presided over the celebration of Mass in the cathedral.
  • Parishioners gathered for the celebration of the Easter liturgy.
  • The celebration of the sacrament will take place next Sunday.
  • Silence was observed before the celebration of the funeral rites.
  • The celebration of the Eucharist is central to their worship.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Many people came to the celebration of Mass.
  • The priest led the celebration of the service.
  • They prepared the church for the celebration of Easter.
  • The celebration of the sacrament is very important for them.
  • He assisted in the celebration of the religious ceremony.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
celebration
IPA
GB/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
cel - eb - ra - tion (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ra)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: celebration
  • Plural: celebration, celebrations
Họ từ
Forms
celebrations noun
Core family
celebrate verb A2 celebratory adjective
Related words
celebrity noun A2
Advanced or less common
celebrant noun
Cách diễn đạt

a cause for celebration

1
/ə kˈɔz fɚ sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
idiom

reason to be very happy

Something that is so good that people should be very happy and maybe celebrate.

Ví dụ
  • Passing the exam on his second try was definitely a cause for celebration.
  • The drop in pollution levels is a cause for celebration.
  • For many families, finishing paying a loan is a real cause for celebration.

a night of celebration

1
/ə nˈaɪt əv sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

evening spent celebrating

An evening when people do fun things, like going out or having a party, to celebrate something.

Ví dụ
  • They enjoyed a night of celebration after the final performance.
  • The team had a night of celebration at a local restaurant.
  • It was a night of celebration that none of us will forget.

in celebration of

1
/ˈɪn sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase

as a way to honor

Used to say that something is done to show you are happy about or honor a person or event.

Ví dụ
  • They lit fireworks in celebration of the team's victory.
  • The city planted new trees in celebration of Earth Day.
  • We went out for dinner in celebration of her new job.

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