TRADITION1 a tradition2 all the customs and beliefs of a country or group3 a special event that is part of a tradition4 to not do something in the usual or traditional wayRELATED WORDSsee alsoCONVENTIONAL/UNCONVENTIONALHABIT1 a tradition 传统tradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ [countable noun]a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a very long time in a particular country or among a particular group of people 传统；传统习俗；传统信仰 A lot of the old traditions are dying out. 许多古老的传统正日渐消失。 Every village has its own traditions. 每座村庄都有自己的传统。tradition of The region has a tradition of winemaking which goes back to Roman times. 该地区有酿酒的传统，这一传统可以追溯到古罗马时代。tradition that It's still the tradition here that the eldest son inherits all the family's money and land. 这里的传统仍然是长子继承所有的家庭财富和土地。family tradition We always go for a long walk on Christmas morning - it's a family tradition. 圣诞节早晨我们总会去长距离散步，这是家庭传统。traditional /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ [adjective]belonging to the traditions of a country or group of people - use this about music, food, clothes, customs etc 〔音乐、食物、衣服、习俗等〕传统的 A group of children will perform traditional dances. 一群儿童将表演传统舞蹈。traditional African/French/English etc The dancers were wearing traditional African costume. 舞蹈演员穿着非洲的传统服装。 The restaurant offers a wide range of traditional French food. 这家餐厅提供各种各样的传统法国食品。it is traditional to do something In the US it is traditional to dress up in costumes on Halloween. 在美国过万圣节时装扮起来是一种传统。traditionally [adverb] a special dish that is traditionally eaten at New Year 传统上在过新年时吃的特色菜custom /ˈkʌstəm/ [countable noun]a way of behaving that has existed for a long time among a group of people, and is considered normal or polite - use this especially to talk about other countries or other times 风俗，习惯，习俗，传统〔尤用于谈论其他国家或时代〕 Sadly, a lot of the old customs are now dying out. 可惜的是许多古老的习俗如今正在消失。custom of The custom of sending birthday cards began in the 19th century. 寄送生日贺卡的传统始于19世纪。it is the custom (for somebody) to do something It is the custom in Japan to take your shoes off when you go into someone's house. 根据日本的传统，进入人家的屋子时要脱鞋。 In those days it was the custom for farmers to give part of their crop to the lord of the manor. 那时候的传统是农民要把农作物的一部分交给领主。customary /ˈkʌstəməriǁ-meri/ [adjective]something that iscustomary is considered normal or polite because it is the way it is usually done by a group of people 习惯上的，符合习俗的，惯例的 The man at the hotel welcomed us with the customary greeting. 旅馆的那个人以惯常的招呼方式欢迎我们。it is customary (for somebody) to do something It is customary for the man to propose to the woman. 习惯上总是男人向女人求婚。institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən, ˌɪnstəˈtjuːʃənǁ-ˈtuː-/ [countable noun usually singular]a custom, belief or way of doing something that has become established and accepted as part of normal life among a particular group of people 习俗，惯例，制度 Trading in ivory had become an institution in this part of Africa. 象牙交易已成为非洲这一地区的习俗。institution of Church leaders are meeting this week to discuss ways of preserving the institution of marriage. 教会领袖本周将开会讨论维护婚姻制度的办法。2 all the customs and beliefs of a country or group 一国或一团体所有的风俗和信仰tradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ [uncountable noun]all the beliefs and ways of behaving that have existed for a very long time in a particular country or among a particular group of people 传统，传统习俗 There is great respect for tradition among the older members of the community. 该社区的老年人对传统非常尊重。by traditionaccording to a tradition 按照传统 By tradition, it is the bride's parents who pay for the wedding. 按照传统由新娘的父母支付婚礼费用。folklore /ˈfəʊklɔːʳ/ [uncountable noun]old stories which the people in a country or area have told each other for a very long time, and which often contain historical or religious ideas 民间传说；民俗according to folklore According to folklore, King Arthur will one day return to become King of Britain. 根据民间传说，亚瑟王有一天会回来当英国国王。in folklore In folklore the snake is often a symbol of evil. 在民间传说里，蛇常常作为邪恶的象征。heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ, ˈherətɪdʒ/ [uncountable noun]art, literature, and traditions that are considered to belong as a right to all the people in a society, especially because they form an important part of a country's history 遗产；传统〔指艺术、文学及传统风俗，尤因其形成一国历史的重要部分〕 The town takes great pride in its architectural heritage. 该镇对自己的建筑遗产深感自豪。national heritage These works of art are considered of great importance to Russia's national heritage. 这些艺术作品被认为对俄罗斯的民族传统有重要意义。heritage of The castle is part of the heritage of Wales and should be preserved for the people of Wales. 这座城堡是威尔士历史遗产的一部分，应该为了威尔士人民将它好好保存。culture /ˈkʌltʃəːʳ/ [countable/uncountable noun]all the customs, beliefs, and practices of a particular society or among a particular group of people 文化 The trip offers you a unique opportunity to experience the culture of the remote hill tribes of the north. 这趟旅游使你有独一无二的机会体验一下北方偏远山区部落的文化。 In what ways do British and Australian culture differ? 英国和澳大利亚的文化有哪些地方不同？3 a special event that is part of a tradition 作为传统一部分的某项特别活动ceremony /ˈserɪməni, ˈserəməniǁ-məʊni/ [countable noun]a special formal event which is part of the religious or social tradition of a place, and in which there is a fixed set of words and actions 典礼，仪式wedding/funeral etc ceremony After the wedding ceremony we went to a reception at the bride's parents’ house. 婚礼结束后，我们去参加了在新娘父母家举行的宴会。hold a ceremonyhave a ceremony 举行仪式 A ceremony is held every year to remember those who died in the war. 每年都会举行仪式来纪念那次战争的死难者。attend a ceremony Over 2,000 people attended the official opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. 有两千多人参加了奥运会的正式开幕典礼。ceremonial /ˌserɪˈməʊniəl◂, ˌserəˈməʊniəl◂/ [adjective only before noun]ceremonial clothes, objects, and activities are used in important religious or social ceremonies 〔衣服、器物或活动〕仪式的，用于礼仪场合的 The Queen was in full ceremonial dress for the state opening of Parliament. 女王穿着整套礼服出席了国会的正式开幕典礼。 His right hand rested on his ceremonial sword. 他的右手放在礼仪佩剑上。 The full costume is only worn on important ceremonial occasions. 这全套礼服只有在重要的礼仪场合才穿。ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ [countable/uncountable noun]a set of words and actions that are always done in the same way, for example as part of a religious ceremony 〔宗教等的〕仪式；仪规；礼节 The book examines rituals for childbirth from different parts of the world. 这本书研究了世界上不同地区在分娩时进行的仪式。 After an elaborate ritual, the boys are formally accepted into the tribe. 经过一个复杂的仪式，男孩们被正式接纳为部落成员。perform a ritual The ritual is performed in order to thank the Sun Goddess for the rice harvest. 举行这种仪式的目的是为了稻谷丰收感谢太阳女神。rite /raɪt/ [countable noun]a special action that is done as part of an important religious or social ceremony, especially one that only particular people, for example priests, are allowed to perform 仪式〔尤指由祭司等专门人员主持的重要宗教或社会仪式〕 Buddhist rites 佛教仪式perform a rite The Batak chieftains perform the traditional initiation rite. 巴塔克酋长主持传统的成年仪式。last ritesfinal prayers and ceremonies for someone who is dying 临终仪式 A priest was called to perform last rites for the dying woman. 一位祭司被请来为那垂死的女人举行临终仪式。funeral rites The body cannot be buried until the funeral rites have been performed. 要到举行过葬礼后遗体才能下葬。4 to not do something in the usual or traditional way 不按照惯例或传统行事break with tradition/break with the past /ˌbreɪk wɪð trəˈdɪʃən, ˌbreɪk wɪð ðə ˈpɑːstǁ-ˈpæst/ [verb phrase]to stop doing things the way they have always been done in the past 打破传统，摒弃传统 The Church has finally broken with tradition and allowed women into the ministry. 教会最终打破了传统，允许女性做牧师。 I think it's time to break with the past and rewrite the constitution. 我认为现在是摒弃传统，重写宪法的时候了。a break with tradition/a break with the past /ə ˌbreɪk wɪð trəˈdɪʃən, ə ˌbreɪk wɪð ðə ˈpɑːstǁ -ˈpæst/ [noun phrase]when you stop doing things the way they have always been done in the past 打破传统，摒弃传统 In a significant break with tradition, the Queen will not attend this year's ceremony. 女王将不会参加今年的典礼，这在很大程度上打破了传统。 Political leaders are calling for a break with the past and a new spirit of cooperation. 政党领袖呼吁要摒弃过去，树立新的合作精神。