extravaganzas

IPA/ɪkˌstræv.əˈɡæn.zə/
KK[ɛkstrˌævəɡˈænzəz]IPA/ɪkˌstræv.əˈɡæn.zə/

extravaganzas — noun

  • extravaganzassingular
  • extravaganzasesplural

1. a grand and elaborate public show, performance, or celebration that is expensive

1.名詞C1
釋義

a grand and elaborate public show, performance, or celebration that is expensive to produce and is meant to impress or excite a large audience

例句

Jabari spent months planning a musical extravaganza that brought together dancers from five countries.

collocation: musical extravaganza

These annual summer extravaganzas at the beachfront park attract thousands of local families.

同義詞
  • spectacle

    focuses on the visual impact; a spectacle may be free or natural (e.g. a sunset), while an extravaganza is deliberately produced and costly

  • gala

    a formal celebratory event, often with dinner or awards; more refined and structured than a general extravaganza

  • pageant

    emphasises historical costume and procession; usually follows a traditional or scripted format rather than free-form entertainment

反義詞
  • modest affair

    an event held on a small budget without elaborate production

文法句型

extravaganza + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly preceded by adjectives such as 'musical', 'fashion', 'dance', or 'Hollywood' to specify the type of event.

常見錯誤

❌The local craft fair was a modest extravaganza.
✅The local craft fair was a modest event.
💡An extravaganza is always large, exciting, and expensive, not a small or ordinary gathering.
❌We had a small kitchen extravaganza for dinner.
✅We had a small kitchen party for dinner.
💡Extravaganza suggests a public or staged show, not a casual private meal.