pageant
US /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
UK /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
名詞
1.
盛會, 遊行, 表演
a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a performance of scenes from history or legend
範例:
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The historical pageant depicted scenes from the town's founding.
歷史盛會描繪了城鎮建立時的場景。
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They organized a Christmas pageant for the children.
他們為孩子們組織了一場聖誕盛會。
2.
選美比賽, 選美大會
a beauty contest
範例:
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She won the local beauty pageant and went on to compete nationally.
她贏得了當地的選美比賽，並繼續參加全國比賽。
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The annual Miss Universe pageant attracts millions of viewers.
一年一度的環球小姐選美大賽吸引了數百萬觀眾。