special occasion — an important event or celebration that happens infrequently
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an important event or celebration that happens infrequently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/
Korean meaning: 특별한 날, 특별한 행사
Korean pronunciation: **스페**셜 어**케이**전
Example Sentences
- My mom only uses her fancy china on special occasions, which means I've eaten off paper plates for 20 years.
- Wedding anniversaries are special occasions that require expensive restaurants and forgotten wallets.
- Graduation is a special occasion when parents cry more than the graduates.
special occasion
NOUN//ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən//
an important event or celebration that happens infrequently
an important event or celebration that happens infrequently
No evasion can escape persuasion on this special occasion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Special'은 라틴어 'species(종류)'에서 나온 말로 '특별한 종류'라는 뜻이고, 'occasion'은 라틴어 'occidere(일어나다)'에서 파생되어 '일어나는 일'을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom only uses her fancy china on special occasions, which means I've eaten off paper plates for 20 years.”
“Wedding anniversaries are special occasions that require expensive restaurants and forgotten wallets.”
“Graduation is a special occasion when parents cry more than the graduates.”
“Christmas is a special occasion when families gather to argue about politics and overeat.”
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