pomp UK [pɒmp] US [pɑ:mp] noun uncountable ■splendid and colourful ceremony, especially traditional ceremony on public occasions 典礼,盛典,盛况;(尤指)传统庆典•The Prime Minister was received with all the traditional pomp and ceremony that is laid on for visiting heads of government.首相受到政府首领的礼遇接待,全套传统隆重仪式。 •Despite all the pomp of his office/position, he has only limited powers.他尽管职位显赫,权力却很有限。 pomp and circumstance ■formal ceremony 正式庆典,隆重仪式•After two hours of pomp and circumstance, the diplomas were awarded and the audience went wild.两小时的隆重仪式过后,颁发了毕业文凭,观众们疯狂起来。 |