graduation ceremony — A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən ˈserəmoʊni/
Korean meaning: 학업 과정 완료를 축하하는 공식적인 의식, 졸업식
Korean pronunciation: 그래**쥬**에이션 **세**러모니
Example Sentences
- The graduation ceremony was postponed due to rain, but the diplomas weren't waterproof anyway.
- During the graduation ceremony, parents shed more tears than students.
- The graduation ceremony lasted so long that some graduates fell asleep in their caps.
graduation ceremony
NOUN//ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən ˈserəmoʊni//
A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Years of dedication bloom into graduation celebration!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
graduation은 라틴어 'gradus(계단, 단계)'에서 유래되었으며, ceremony는 라틴어 'ceremonia(종교적 의식)'에서 나왔습니다. 즉, 학업의 단계를 밟아 올라가는 신성한 의식이라는 의미입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The graduation ceremony was postponed due to rain, but the diplomas weren't waterproof anyway.”
“During the graduation ceremony, parents shed more tears than students.”
“The graduation ceremony lasted so long that some graduates fell asleep in their caps.”
“She invited her whole family to the graduation ceremony.”
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