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 Englishthankstem
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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.