betrothal

• n. 订婚；婚约

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

betrothal (n.)

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

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.

来自辞典例句

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.

来自飘（部分）

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 ?

来自辞典例句

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.

来自辞典例句

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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