/ˈserəməni; US -məʊnɪ ||; ˈsɛrəˌmonɪ/noun (
plural ceremonies)
1 [C] a formal public or religious event 仪式;典礼: the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 奥运会开幕式a wedding ceremony 婚礼
2 [U] formal behaviour, speech, actions, etc that are expected on special occasions 礼仪;礼节: The new hospital was opened with great ceremony. 这家新医院举行了隆重的开业典礼。