betrothal是什么意思

betrothal

英 [bɪ'trəʊð(ə)l]***美

n. 订婚；婚约

中文词源

betrothal 订婚

前缀be-, 强调。troth, 订婚，词源同tree, true,truth.

中文词源

betrothal (n.): 1844, from betroth + -al (2). Earlier in same sense were betrothment (1580s), betrothing (14c.).

双语例句

1. Their betrothal took place with great pomp and rejoicings.: 他们举行了盛大而又欢乐的订婚仪式.

2. " On the happy occasion of the announcement of your betrothal, " he finished, bending over her hand.: " 在宣布你们订婚的喜庆日. " 他补充说, 同时低下头来吻她的手.

3. For certain souls do not some thoughts and actions, prompted by love, amount to solemn betrothal?: 爱所驱使的一些思想和行为, 对于某些人来说不就等于神圣的婚约吗 ?

4. He had become urgent in his entreaties that the betrothal might take place before his departure.: 他急切地请求要在他走之前就订婚.

5. According to custom, betrothal gifts are necessary for an engagement.: 按照习俗, 订婚是一定要有定礼的.

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