雅思詞匯解析（76）| 節(jié)日

1． parade /p?'re?d/

n. 慶祝重大日子或事件的游行行列

英文釋義：a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats)

補充：float 花車

e.g. During the Lantern Festival, a magnificent parade unfolds, where revelers engage in the traditional Yangko dance and exquisitely adorned floats, creating a jubilant and vibrant atmosphere.

補充：reveler 狂歡者

Yangko dance 扭秧歌

Lantern Festival 元宵節(jié)

聽力真題14-3-3: I’m hoping I can take some of the band to a parade that’s going to take place next month. A couple of marching bands will be performing, and the atmosphere should be quite exciting.

2．customary /'k?st?m(?)r?/

adj .習俗的

常見搭配：It is customary to …

e.g. Chinese New Year involves various customary practices and rituals.

e.g. In China, it is customary for family members to gather and share meals during spring festival.

e.g. In some countries, it is customary to wear traditional attires for cultural celebrations.

補充：attire 著裝；衣著

adv. customarily 按習俗

e.g. Customarily, people make resolutions for the upcoming year during the New Year's celebration.

3． adornment /?'d??nm(?)nt/

n. 裝飾物

e.g. Families come together to create handmade adornments, such as paper-cuttings and decorative knots that symbolize good luck and prosperity of new year.

adj. Homes are filled with festive adornments such as red couplets, and traditional painting during Spring Festival celebrations.

補充：red couplets 對聯(lián)

paper-cutting 剪紙

Chinese knot 中國結(jié)

v. adorn 裝飾；裝扮

搭配：adorn … with… 用…來裝飾

syn. decorate

e.g. During the Spring Festival, it is customary to adorn the house with greenery and blossoms that infuse a refreshing and rejuvenating essence into festive atmosphere. 

4. delectable /d?'lekt?b(?)l/

e.g. 食物或飲料美味的，可口的

e.g. The family gathered around the table to enjoy a delectable feast during the Spring Festival.

e.g. It is rated as the best restaurant which offers a variety of highly delectable cuisine.

syn. mouthwatering; scrumptious; tasty; savory

如口語話題：describe a person who enjoys cooking.

e.g. On special occasions, my moms would don her apron and cook up a storm. The mouthwatering dishes she prepares not only satisfy our taste buds but also bring our family together in joyous gatherings.

補充：don an apron 系上圍裙

cook up a storm 做一頓大餐

satisfy the taste buds 滿足味蕾