ceremony

式典、儀式

大切な出来事を祝ったり記念したりする、伝統的な手順に従う行事。

やさしい英語で： A special event where people follow traditional actions, often to celebrate or mark something important.

• The wedding ceremony starts at noon.
• We attended a ceremony to remember the soldiers.
• Several traditional ceremonies take place during the festival.

類義語： ritual

よく使う表現： wedding ceremony, opening ceremony, awards ceremony, attend a ceremony

形式、礼儀

特定の社交の場で求められる、形式に従った行動や礼儀。

やさしい英語で： Formal actions and polite behaviour expected in particular social situations.

• They welcomed him with great ceremony.
• She dismissed the visitors without ceremony.
• There was little ceremony when the new manager arrived.

使い方： without ceremony (She entered without ceremony and sat beside us.)

類義語： formality, protocol

反対語： informality

よく使う表現： without ceremony, with much ceremony, little ceremony