Thanksgivings Meaning in English
word · lemma: thanksgiving
释义
Plural of 'thanksgiving': expressions or acts of showing gratitude, or multiple celebrations of Thanksgiving (a holiday in the US and Canada).
用法与细微差别
Mostly used in religious, literary, or formal contexts for multiple acts of giving thanks. The capitalized form 'Thanksgivings' can refer to several holiday gatherings. Less commonly used than the singular. Not interchangeable with 'thanks'.
例句
Many churches hold thanksgivings throughout the year.
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Families travel far to join different thanksgivings in November.
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She spoke about her many personal thanksgivings.
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Over the years, our family has had some unforgettable thanksgivings together.
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We attended several thanksgivings at different friends' houses last fall.
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Religious communities often hold communal thanksgivings after big events.
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