pageant

'pædʒәnt

雅思GRE Collins 1

n. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
n. a rich and spectacular ceremony

n. 盛会, 游行, 虚饰, 露天表演

Collins 星级

15,528

BNC 频率

9,524

使用频率

pageant 由词根 page（页）和后缀 -ant（表人或物）组成，可以联想到与展示或表演有关的内容，像是在“页面”上展示的东西。

例句

1. The beauty pageant was held in the city center last weekend.

上周末，选美比赛在市中心举行。

2. She won the talent competition at the pageant.

她在选美比赛的才艺表演中获胜。

3. Many contestants worked hard to prepare for the pageant.

许多参赛者为选美比赛努力准备。