centenary
UK/sen'ti:nәri/US
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Definitions
n.
A 100th anniversary (chiefly British English).
一百周年纪念（主要用于英式英语）。
adj.
Relating to a 100th anniversary.
百年纪念的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcent (hundred) + en (year, from annus) + -ary = 'of a hundred years.' It's the British-leaning twin of centennial — same meaning, different suffix.
Root cent still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.centenary celebration百年庆祝
- 2.centenary year百年年份
Example Sentences
- 1.
The club celebrated its centenary with a special dinner.