及物動詞 vt.

1.慶祝

We held a party to celebrate our success.

我們舉行宴會慶祝我們的成功。

2.舉行(宗教儀式);主持(聖餐等)

3.頌揚,讚美

The event was celebrated by poets and historians.

這一事件為詩人和歷史學家所讚頌。

不及物動詞 vi.

1.慶祝,過節

Today is his birthday, so we"re going to celebrate.

今天是他的生日,所以我們要慶祝一下。

2.舉行宗教儀式

3.【口】歡樂

現代英漢綜合大辭典

celebrate

vt.

celebrate a marriage

舉行婚禮

He celebrated his birthday with a banquet.

他舉行宴會慶祝自己的生日。

The names of many heroes are celebrated by the poets.

許多英雄的名字為詩人所歌頌。