carnival
US /ˈkɑːr.nə.vəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.nə.vəl/
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狂欢节
an annual festival, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade
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The city comes alive during Carnival season.
城市在狂欢节期间变得生机勃勃。
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Rio de Janeiro is famous for its spectacular Carnival.
里约热内卢以其壮观的狂欢节而闻名。
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嘉年华, 游乐场
a traveling funfair or amusement show
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The county fair always has a great carnival with rides and games.
县集市总是有很棒的嘉年华，有游乐设施和游戏。
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We spent the afternoon at the school carnival.
我们在学校嘉年华度过了下午。