thanksgiving

🇬🇧 UK/'θæŋks.giviŋ/🇺🇸 US
C1

Definitions

n.

The expression of gratitude, especially to God; a public celebration of gratitude; Thanksgiving Day in North America.

感恩;感谢;感恩节

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
thankstem
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splural
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givingroot
=thanksgiving

Common Collocations

  • 1.Thanksgiving Day感恩节
  • 2.thanksgiving dinner感恩节晚宴
  • 3.give thanks表达感谢
  • 4.thanksgiving service感恩礼拜

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The family gathered around the table for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

  • 2.

    The church held a special thanksgiving service to celebrate the harvest season.

  • 3.

    She wrote a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving for all the blessings in her life.

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