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thanksgiving
- IPA[ˌθaŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ]
英式
- the expression of gratitude, especially to God;(in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October
noun: thanksgiving, plural noun: thanksgivings
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- 1. the expression of gratitude, especially to God he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival he described the service as a thanksgiving
- 2. (in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October families gather for Thanksgiving I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving
- a form of thanksgiving in the Book of Common Prayer or the Alternative Service Book.
Oxford Dictionary
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- IPA[ˌTHaNGksˈɡiviNG]
美式
- the expression of gratitude, especially to God: he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival he described the service as a thanksgiving
Oxford American Dictionary