coronation
noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃn/
/ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃn/
- a ceremony at which a crown (= an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones) is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen and they officially become king or queen
加冕；加冕典礼 CultureThe ceremony to crown a new British king or queen takes place at Westminster Abbey. After a religious ceremony, they are given the crown and other items that represent power and wealth, and become officially king or queen. The Coronation is always marked by a public holiday and celebrations all over the country. Since the coronation of Queen Victoria coronation mugs have been made as souvenirs and some people like to collect them.Topics Historyc2Collocations DictionaryCoronation is used before these nouns:- robe
- a situation in which somebody gains the top position without competition
加冕： 有人在没有竞争的情况下获得最高职位的情况- The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest.
大结局是一种形式，与其说是一场比赛，不如说是一场加冕典礼。
- The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest.
词源late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin coronatio(n-), from coronare ‘to crown, adorn with a garland’, from corona ‘wreath, chaplet’.