thanksgiving

thanksgiving
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the expression of gratitude, especially to God
    感恩祈祷
    he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival.
    他因安全到达而感谢上帝。
    [count noun]he described the service as a thanksgiving.
    他称这个仪式为感恩祈祷。
  2. (Thanksgiving 或 Thanksgiving Day)(in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October
    （北美）感恩节（每年一次的全国性节日，庆祝方式有宗教仪式和包括火鸡在内的传统大餐；节日源自1621年英国清教徒先辈们为庄稼丰收而举行的庆祝活动，在美国是11月的第四个星期四，在加拿大是10月的第二个星期一）
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