commencement
🇬🇧 UK/kә'mensmәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREA2
Definitions
n.
The beginning or start of something; a graduation ceremony at which academic degrees are awarded.
开始;毕业典礼
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcomtogether, with
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mencroot
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mentaction, result, state
=commencement
Common Collocations
- 1.commencement ceremony毕业典礼
- 2.commencement address毕业演讲
Example Sentences
- 1.
The commencement speaker delivered an inspiring address to the graduating class.