雅思词汇解析（76）| 节日

1． parade /pə'reɪd/

n. 庆祝重大日子或事件的游行行列

英文释义：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)

补充：float 花车

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.

补充：reveler 狂欢者

Yangko dance 扭秧歌

Lantern Festival 元宵节

听力真题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 /'kʌstəm(ə)rɪ/

adj .习俗的

常见搭配：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.

补充：attire 着装；衣着

adv. customarily 按习俗

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

3． adornment /ə'dɔːnm(ə)nt/

n. 装饰物

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.

补充：red couplets 对联

paper-cutting 剪纸

Chinese knot 中国结

v. adorn 装饰；装扮

搭配：adorn … with… 用…来装饰

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 /dɪ'lektəb(ə)l/

e.g. 食物或饮料美味的，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

如口语话题：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.

补充：don an apron 系上围裙

cook up a storm 做一顿大餐

satisfy the taste buds 满足味蕾