"betrothal" in Chinese (Simplified)
订婚
Definition
订婚是指双方正式约定结婚，通常有特别的仪式或公告来标志这一时期。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Betrothal”在英文中较为正式和古老，多见于历史或文学场合，类似于中文“订婚”，比现代“订婚”更具仪式感，常和正式承诺相关。
Examples
Their betrothal was announced to all their friends and family.
他们的**订婚**对所有亲友都宣布了。
The betrothal ceremony was very beautiful and traditional.
**订婚**仪式非常美丽而传统。
They exchanged rings during their betrothal.
他们在**订婚**时交换了戒指。
Years ago, arranged betrothals were quite common in many cultures.
多年前，许多文化中包办**订婚**很常见。
Her grandmother still keeps the photos from her own betrothal.
她的祖母仍然保留着自己**订婚**时的照片。
They broke off the betrothal after realizing they weren't ready for marriage.
他们意识到还没准备好结婚，于是解除了**订婚**。