| 单词 | tradition |
| 释义 | traditiontraditionstraditiontradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable] a custom, belief, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time: The people are very proud of their traditions.betradition人们为他们的传统感到非常自豪。tradition ofthe Greek tradition of hospitality希腊人的好客传统by traditionBy tradition, the oldest son inherited everything.oldinherit 按照传统﹐长子继承一切。COLLOCATIONS: traditionadjectivesa long tradition (=something that has been done for a long time)In Norway there is a long tradition of building with wood.bebuilda strong traditionSpain has a strong tradition of small local shops.haveshopan old/ancient traditionChina’s many ancient traditionstraditiona family traditionIt’s a family tradition that we all get together once a year.a local traditionThere is a local tradition of decorating the well with flowers.bedecorateflowera cultural/religious traditionAccording to Mexican cultural tradition, refusing a gift is an insult.accordrefusebeChristians and Jews were allowed to maintain their religious traditions.beallowtraditionAmerican/British/Western etc traditionThe festival is a part of the Scottish tradition which is worth preserving.bebepreserveverbsto follow a tradition (=to do what has been done before)He didn’t want to follow the family tradition of joining the navy.jointo carry on/maintain a tradition (=to make a tradition continue)Both brothers carried on the tradition of cloth making.brothercarrymakeThe people are keen to maintain a tradition of simple rural living.belivebreak with tradition (=not follow a tradition)She broke with tradition to study in California.break |
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