Thanksgiving是什么意思

Thanksgiving

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thanksgiving 感恩節(jié)

thanks,感謝，give,給予。即給予感謝，感恩，后用于指感恩節(jié)，參照百度百科或維基百科。

thanksgiving (n.): 1530s, "the giving of thanks," from thanks (n.) + present participle of give (v.). In the specific sense of "public celebration acknowledging divine favors" thanksgiving dates from 1630s (the first one in America was held October 1621 by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims in appreciation of assistance from members of the Massasoit tribe and celebration of the first harvest); though Thanksgiving Day itself is not attested until 1670s.

1. The Colonel bowed his head and whispered a prayer of thanksgiving.: 這位上校低頭輕聲做感恩祈禱。

2. It's going to be the most magnificent Thanksgiving dinner we ever had.: 這將是我們參加過的最盛大的感恩節(jié)晚餐。

3. Pumpkin pie is a traditional American dish served on Thanksgiving.: 南瓜餡餅是美國傳統(tǒng)的感恩節(jié)食物。

5. It's traditional in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.: 感恩節(jié)時吃火雞是美國的傳統(tǒng)。