| 词汇 | CELEBRATION |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG CELEBRATION get a big send-off to receive or enjoy a happy celebration before departing.I had a wonderful send-off before I left.John got a fine send-off as he left for Europe. give someone a big send-off to see someone off on a journey with celebration and encouragement.When I left for college, all my brothers and sisters came to the airport to give me a big sendoff.When the sailors left, everyone went down to the docks and gave them a big send-off. kill the fatted calf to prepare an elaborate banquet (in someone's honor). (From the biblical story recounting the return of the prodigal son.)When Bob got back from college, his parents killed the fatted calf and threw a great party.Sorry this meal isn't much, John. We didn't have time to kill the fatted calf. night on the town a night of celebrating (at one or more places in a town).Did you enjoy your night on the town?After we got the contract signed, we celebrated with a night on the town. paint the town red to have a wild celebration during a night on the town.Let's all go out and paint the town red!Oh, do I feel awful. I was out all last night, painting the town red. ring in the New Year to celebrate the beginning of the New Year at midnight on December 31.We are planning a big party to ring in the New Year.How did you ring in the New Year? throw a party (for someone) to give or hold a party (for someone).Mary was leaving town, so we threw a party for her.Fred is having a birthday. Do you know a place where we could throw a party? whoop it up to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy manner. (Informal.)John's friends really whooped it up at his bachelor party.Jean wants to have a party and whoop it up to celebrate her promotion. |
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