fête
fête — 名詞
1. a lively local event, usually outdoors, where people eat, play games, and often
園遊會
戶外辦活動兼募款的熱鬧聚會
a lively local event, usually outdoors, where people eat, play games, and often raise funds for a cause.
The village fête raised enough money to repair the library roof before winter.
那場村裡的園遊會募到足夠的錢，趕在冬天前修好圖書館屋頂。
raise money at a village fête
Diya sold lemon cake at the school fête while Niran ran the ring toss.
Diya 在學校園遊會賣檸檬蛋糕，Niran 則顧套圈圈攤。
school fête with stalls and games
We met new neighbours at the church fête and bought jam from their stall.
我們在教會園遊會認識了新鄰居，還在他們的攤位買了果醬。
Summer fête posters promised music, games, and a prize for the best pie.
夏日園遊會的海報寫著有音樂、遊戲，還有最佳派點獎。
After lunch, Aoi joined the town fête and won the sack race.
午飯後，Aoi 參加鎮上的園遊會，還在麻布袋賽跑拿到第二名。
- fair
the nearest everyday word, though less specifically linked to fundraising
- fundraiser
stresses collecting money rather than the fun activities
- bazaar
often focuses more on stalls and sales than on games
文法句型
a school/church/village fête
hold or organize a fête
raise money at a fête
用法筆記
Usually describes a community or school event with stalls, games, and fundraising. Distinguish from sense 2, which is a stylish social celebration rather than a public fair.
常見錯誤
2. a large, elegant celebration, often outdoors, arranged to entertain guests in a
豪華派對
講究排場的大型歡宴或戶外聚會
a large, elegant celebration, often outdoors, arranged to entertain guests in a grand way.
The embassy hosted a spring fête on the lawn for visiting artists.
大使館在草坪上為來訪藝術家辦了一場春季豪華派對。
host a fête on the lawn
Christopher arrived late to the rooftop fête but still caught the jazz band.
Christopher 晚到那場屋頂派對，不過還是趕上了爵士樂團。
Lanterns, oysters, and a string quartet turned the garden into a glittering fête.
燈籠、生蠔和弦樂四重奏，讓花園變成一場閃亮的豪華派對。
The hotel's midsummer fête drew diplomats, chefs, and fashion editors from across town.
那家飯店的仲夏派對吸引了全城的外交官、主廚和時尚編輯。
Élise planned a riverside fête to celebrate the gallery's tenth anniversary.
Élise 計畫辦一場河畔派對，慶祝畫廊成立十週年。
文法句型
host or hold a fête
a garden or rooftop fête
a fête for guests or visitors
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing about society events, embassies, or arts circles. Unlike sense 1, it does not suggest games, stalls, or charity activities.
常見錯誤
fête — 動詞
1. to give someone public praise or a grand welcome in recognition of something the
表揚；禮遇
因成就而公開稱讚或隆重歡迎
to give someone public praise or a grand welcome in recognition of something they have achieved.
The city feted the retiring coach with speeches and a brass band.
市政府以演說和銅管樂隊隆重表揚那位即將退休的教練。
fete + person + with ceremony
After the rescue, reporters feted Nellie as the hero of the harbour.
救援之後，記者把 Nellie 當成港口英雄大加表揚。
fete someone as a hero
The museum feted Xiu at the opening for years of volunteer work.
博物館在開幕式上禮遇 Xiu，以感謝多年來的志工服務。
Fans lined the station to fete the singer after her Olympic performance.
歌迷在車站排成長列，在奧運演出後隆重歡迎那位歌手。
The college will fete its top debaters at a dinner on Friday.
那所學院將在週五的晚宴上表揚表現最好的辯手。
文法句型
fete + person or group
fete + person + for + achievement
be feted by or at + event or institution
用法筆記
Usually takes a person or group as its object and often appears in reports about awards, public ceremonies, or famous guests. The honour may be shown through speeches, dinners, or ceremonial welcome.