tradition
US /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
名词
1.
传统, 习俗
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
示例:
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It's a family tradition to have turkey on Christmas Day.
圣诞节吃火鸡是家庭传统。
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The school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
这所学校有卓越学术的悠久传统。
同义词:
2.
传承, 传授
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice rather than in writing
示例:
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Oral tradition played a crucial role in preserving ancient stories.
口头传统在保存古代故事方面发挥了关键作用。
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The knowledge was passed down through generations by tradition.
知识通过传统代代相传。