betrothal
noun[C]
uk/bɪˈtrəʊ.ðəl/us/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/aformalpromisetomarrysomeone:
婚约；订婚Theplayrevolvesround the betrothal of aduketoa doctor'sdaughter.该剧围绕一名公爵与一个医生的女儿的婚约展开。
Theringhadbecomearequisiteelementof betrothal.戒指已经成为订婚的必要元素。
See
betroth
- The earlyJewishceremoniesapparentlyincludedthreecomponents: the betrothal, thewedding, and theconsummation.
- Thefamilywasdelightedattheirbetrothal.
- After sixmonths' betrothal,plansfor theweddingaremovingahead.
Weddings
- altar
- always a bridesmaid, never the brideidiom
- arranged marriage
- attendant
- bachelor party
- elope
- elopement
- flower girl
- get splicedidiom
- givesomethingaway
- officiant
- pageboy
- plight
- pop the questionidiom
- postnuptial
- prenuptial
- wedding night
- wedding planner
- wedding reception
- white wedding