pageant
US /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
UK /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
名词
1.
盛会, 游行, 表演
a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a performance of scenes from history or legend
示例:
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The historical pageant depicted scenes from the town's founding.
历史盛会描绘了城镇建立时的场景。
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They organized a Christmas pageant for the children.
他们为孩子们组织了一场圣诞盛会。
2.
选美比赛, 选美大会
a beauty contest
示例:
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She won the local beauty pageant and went on to compete nationally.
她赢得了当地的选美比赛，并继续参加全国比赛。
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The annual Miss Universe pageant attracts millions of viewers.
一年一度的环球小姐选美大赛吸引了数百万观众。