advent
US /ˈæd.vent/
UK /ˈæd.vent/
名詞
1.
出現, 到來
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
範例:
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The advent of personal computers revolutionized the workplace.
個人電腦的出現徹底改變了工作場所。
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With the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.
隨著春天的到來，花朵開始綻放。
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2.
降臨節
(in the Christian Church) the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and commemorating the coming of Christ
範例:
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Many churches light an Advent wreath during this season.
許多教堂在這個季節點亮降臨節花環。
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Children often open a chocolate calendar during Advent.
孩子們通常在降臨節期間打開巧克力日曆。