cavalcade
/ˌkævlˈkeɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkævlˈkeɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌka-vəl-ˈkād ˈka-vəl-ˌkād/ (ame, mw)
cavalcade — 名詞
- cavalcadesingular
- cavalcadesplural
1. a grand line of horse-riders, carriage passengers, or people walking that moves
遊行隊伍
慶典中沿路線行進的馬隊或車隊
a grand line of horse-riders, carriage passengers, or people walking that moves along a planned route to mark a public celebration or formal occasion
Dimitri took his children to watch the cavalcade pass through the city centre.
Dimitri 帶著孩子們觀看遊行隊伍穿過市中心。
collocation: cavalcade + pass through [place]
A long cavalcade of police cars and black limousines filled the road near the palace.
一列長長的警車和黑色禮車組成的隊伍排滿了宮殿附近的道路。
The wedding cavalcade stretched for two blocks, with drummers and dancers at the front.
婚禮遊行隊伍延伸了兩個街區，鼓手和舞者走在最前面。
Amara's grandfather told her about the cavalcade that celebrated the country's first independence day.
Amara 的祖父向她講述了慶祝國家第一個獨立日的盛大遊行隊伍。
Thousands stood in silence as the funeral cavalcade moved slowly toward the old stone church.
數千人默默站立，葬禮隊伍緩緩走向古老的石教堂。
- procession
more general; can be religious, academic, or civic, and does not always involve horses or vehicles
- parade
more festive and informal; often includes floats, music, and public entertainment
- motorcade
specifically a line of cars carrying a VIP, with no ceremonial or public-celebration meaning
文法句型
a cavalcade of [horses/riders/vehicles/cars]
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively for formal or state occasions — weddings, funerals, royal events, and official ceremonies. Not used for casual or entertainment-focused street events; for those, use parade.