n. 节日；庆祝，纪念活动；欢乐
adj. 节日的，喜庆的；快乐的
英 ['festɪv(ə)l] 美 [ˈfɛstəvəl]
权威例句
- The Jamaica Festival is planning a series of workshops and business seminars.
牙买加节正在筹划一系列研习班和商务研讨会。
来自柯林斯例句 - During the festival, we'll be showing 13 classic oldie films.
我们将在电影节期间展映13部经典老片.
来自柯林斯例句 - Plans are rolling full steam ahead for the Jamaica Festival.
庆祝牙买加节的准备工作正开展得如火如荼。
来自柯林斯例句 - The festival remains a valuable showcase for new talent.
音乐节一直是新秀展示才华的宝贵机会。
来自柯林斯例句 - The festival will feature pyrotechnics, live music, and sculptures.
节日里将有烟花表演、现场音乐会和雕塑展。
来自柯林斯例句
中文词源
festival 节日
来自拉丁语festa, 假日，宗教节日，来自PIE*dhes, 神，与神和宗教相关的，词源同festival, fan, theist.词义由祭祀，庆祝，狂欢引申为盛宴等。
英文词源
festival
**festival: **see feast
festival (n.)
1580s, "a festal day, appointed day of festive celebration," short for festival day (late 14c.), from Old French festival (adj.) "suitable for a feast; solemn, magnificent, joyful, happy," and directly from Medieval Latin festivalis "of a church holiday," from festum "festival, holiday" (see festivity). The English word returned to French 19c. in certain specialized senses.
