valediction

IPA/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃn/
IPA/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃn/

valediction — 名詞

  • valedictionsingular
  • valedictionsplural

1. a formal goodbye, expressed either as spoken words when parting from someone for

1.名詞C1
釋義

告別；告別辭

正式道別的行為或演說

a formal goodbye, expressed either as spoken words when parting from someone for a long time or permanently, or as a prepared speech given at a graduation, retirement, or ceremonial leave-taking.

例句

In her valediction to the school, retiring principal Mrs. Nakamura thanked the students for three decades of shared memories.

退休校長中村夫人在向學校的告別辭中，感謝學生們三十年來的共同回憶。

valediction to [institution/group] — common preposition pattern

The graduating class asked Minh to write the valediction for their commencement ceremony.

畢業班請 Minh 為結業典禮撰寫告別辭。

write / deliver a valediction

常見搭配
  • deliver a valediction
  • write a valediction
  • a valediction to
  • in one's valediction
  • a brief / moving / formal valediction
同義詞
  • farewell

    more common and less formal; suitable for both spoken and written contexts

  • send-off

    informal; often used for parties or gatherings held for someone who is leaving

  • parting words

    refers specifically to what is said rather than the act itself

反義詞
  • greeting

    words said when arriving or meeting someone, not when leaving

  • welcome

    a reception upon arrival, opposite of a farewell

文法句型

a/the valediction

valediction + to [someone/something]

deliver/give/write a valediction

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal settings such as graduation ceremonies, retirement parties, and farewell gatherings. In everyday conversation, 'goodbye' or 'farewell' is preferred. Distinguish from 'valedictorian' — the person who delivers a valediction speech.

常見錯誤

The valedictorian gave a moving valedictorian.
The valedictorian gave a moving valediction.
'valedictorian' is the student; 'valediction' is the speech.
She said a quick valediction before running to the bus.
She said a quick goodbye before running to the bus.
'valediction' is too formal for casual, hurried leave-taking.

同根字

  • valedictory
    形容詞C1
  • valedictorian
    名詞C1
  • valedictory address
    名詞片語C1

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • speech
  • ceremony
  • address
  • letter

副詞搭配

  • formally
  • briefly
  • movingly
  • eloquently

常用片語

  • deliver a valediction
  • write a valediction
  • close with a valediction

介系詞搭配

  • to
  • in