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Celebrating Meaning in English

word · lemma: celebrate

/ˈsɛɫəˌbɹeɪtɪŋ/
SE-luh-BRAY-ding
/sˈɛləbɹˌeɪtɪŋ/
SE-luh-BRAY-ting

释义

Doing something special to show happiness about an important event, success, holiday, or special day. It often involves parties, food, music, gifts, or time with other people.

用法与细微差别

Usually used for happy occasions: 'celebrating a birthday', 'celebrating a win'. Common patterns are 'celebrate with', 'celebrate by + -ing', and 'celebrate together'. Don't confuse it with 'congratulating': you celebrate an event, but congratulate a person.

例句

We are celebrating my sister's birthday tonight.

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They are celebrating their team's big win.

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The family is celebrating a new baby.

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We're celebrating by going out for dinner after work.

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What are you celebrating? You look so happy.

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Even a small step forward is worth celebrating.

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