单词详解

  n.

A. [U][C]传统；传统思想( an inherited pattern of thought or action)

My parents did their best to keep up the family tradition.

我的父母为了保持家庭的传统竭尽全力。

B. [C][U]惯例，常规(a specific practice of long standing)

This decision represents a complete break with tradition.

这一决定完全打破了以往的惯例。

C. [C][U]传说

According to the old tradition, the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross.

根据传说,第一面美国国旗是贝特西·罗斯缝制的。

相关词组

1. by tradition 按照传统

By tradition, it is the bride’s parents who pay for the wedding.

按照传统习俗，由新娘的父母支付婚礼的费用。

2. keep up fine tradition保持优良传统

Everyone in China should keep up fine tradition.中国的每个人都应该保持优良传统。

3. break with tradition打破传统

Sometimes, it’s necessary to break the tradition.有时我们需要打破传统。

相关单词

复数：traditions

形容词：traditional