rite of passage

IPA/ˌraɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/
IPA/ˌraɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/

rite of passage — 名詞

1. A traditional event, celebration, or ceremony that a person goes through when mo

1.名詞B2
釋義

過渡儀式

標誌人生階段轉變的傳統活動

A traditional event, celebration, or ceremony that a person goes through when moving from one important stage of life to the next — for example, a graduation that marks the end of school years, a wedding that begins married life, or a celebration that welcomes a young person into the adult community.

例句

Mei-Lin's family held a special rite of passage to celebrate her finishing high school.

Mei-Lin 的家人為她高中畢業舉辦了一場特別的過渡儀式。

a rite of passage + to celebrate + [milestone]

In many communities, a quinceañera is an important rite of passage for fifteen-year-old girls.

在許多社區中，「成年禮」（quinceañera）是十五歲女孩的重要過渡儀式。

countable with article: an important rite of passage

同義詞
  • initiation

    Focuses on the process of being admitted into a group, often with tests or rituals; narrower than 'rite of passage'

  • milestone

    Any significant event or achievement in life; less formal and not necessarily ceremonial

  • coming-of-age ceremony

    Specifically marks the transition from childhood to adulthood; a type of rite of passage

文法句型

rite of passage + for + [person/group]

rite of passage + into + [new life stage]

a rite of passage

用法筆記

Frequently describes culturally recognized ceremonies such as bar or bat mitzvahs, debut parties, or retirement celebrations. Distinguish from the idiom sense — here the emphasis is on the planned social ritual itself, not on any personal experience that simply feels life-changing.

常見錯誤

❌He finished the training program, which was a rite of passage for the company.
✅He finished the training program, which was a rite of passage for new employees at the company.
💡The phrase usually describes a personal milestone, not an event that happens to an organization.
❌Graduating from university is a rite of passage for anyone who studies hard.
✅Graduating from university is a rite of passage into professional life for many students.
💡The phrase needs to show the transition between two life stages, not just describe an achievement.