1. | [c][u] 狂欢节;嘉年华a public festival, usually one that happens at a regular time each year, that involves music and dancing in the streets, for which people wear brightly coloured clothes |
There is a local carnival every year. 当地每年都举行狂欢节。 | |
the carnival in Rio 里约热内卢的狂欢节 | |
a carnival atmosphere 狂欢节的气氛 |
2. | [c] 露天游乐会;义卖游乐会an outdoor entertainment at which people can play games to win prizes, buy food and drink, etc., usually arranged to make money for a special purpose |
3. | [sing] ~ of sth 激动人心的事物组合;五彩缤纷的事物组合an exciting or brightly coloured mixture of things |
this summer's carnival of sport 今年夏季的体育盛会 |