nativity
US /nəˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /nəˈtɪv.ə.ti/
名词
1.
诞生, 出生
the occasion of a person's birth
示例:
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The ancient texts describe the nativity of a great king.
古籍记载了一位伟大国王的诞生。
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The exact date of his nativity is unknown.
他出生的确切日期不详。
2.
耶稣诞生, 圣诞场景
(especially with reference to the birth of Jesus Christ) a picture, model, or set of figures representing the scene of Jesus Christ's birth
示例:
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Every Christmas, we set up a beautiful nativity scene in our living room.
每年圣诞节，我们都会在客厅里摆放一个美丽的耶稣诞生场景。
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The children loved looking at the detailed figures in the nativity.
孩子们喜欢看耶稣诞生场景中精细的人物模型。