valedictory
valedictory — 形容詞
- valedictorypositive
- more valedictorycomparative
- most valedictorysuperlative
1. describing the gesture, speech, or written work that formally marks the end of s
告別的
正式告別場合的
describing the gesture, speech, or written work that formally marks the end of someone's time in a particular role, position, or stage of life, often including expressions of thanks or good wishes
The retiring CEO gave a moving valedictory speech at the annual dinner.
即將退休的執行長在年度晚宴上發表了感人的告別演說。
collocation: valedictory speech
Professor Nila's valedictory lecture touched on her students' achievements over three decades.
Nila 教授的告別演講談到了她學生三十年來的成就。
collocation: valedictory lecture
The newspaper published a valedictory editorial when the veteran editor retired after forty years.
這位資深編輯在服務四十年後退休，報社為此刊登了一篇告別社論。
Marco's valedictory message to his colleagues was filled with gratitude and memories.
Marco 寫給同事的告別信中充滿了感謝與回憶。
Ambassador Soraya's valedictory address was attended by diplomats from twenty countries.
Soraya 大使的告別演說有來自二十個國家的外交官出席。
文法句型
valedictory + noun (speech / address / lecture / message)
用法筆記
Only used before nouns such as 'speech', 'address', 'lecture', or 'message'. It is not appropriate for casual or informal goodbyes between friends.
常見錯誤
valedictory — 名詞
1. a speech or written statement that someone delivers or publishes to formally mar
告別詞
正式告別時的講話或文字
a speech or written statement that someone delivers or publishes to formally mark their departure from a position, institution, or stage of life, typically including thanks, reflections, and good wishes for the future
The student council president delivered a heartfelt valedictory at the graduation ceremony.
學生會長在畢業典禮上發表了真摯的告別詞。
collocation: deliver a valedictory
Ambassador Dewi's valedictory was praised for its thoughtful reflections on international cooperation.
Dewi 大使的告別詞因對國際合作的深刻反思而受到讚揚。
Headmaster Andrew thanked the staff and wished the graduating class success in his valedictory.
Andrew 校長在告別詞中感謝教職員，並祝福畢業班順利成功。
Judge Nkechi's valedictory included memories of landmark cases she had overseen.
Nkechi 法官的告別詞包含了她審理過的重大案件的回憶。
Lara wrote a short valedictory for the company newsletter before her final day.
Lara 在最後一天到來前為公司通訊寫了一篇簡短的告別詞。
- farewell address
more transparent in meaning; slightly less formal
- valediction
the act of saying goodbye itself, not the speech; very rare in everyday use
- leave-taking
can refer to the act or the speech; more literary and old-fashioned
- welcome speech
given at the beginning of an event or tenure, rather than the end
文法句型
deliver / give / write a valedictory
possessive + valedictory
用法筆記
Common in academic contexts (especially graduation speeches) but also used for formal farewells in other settings, such as a retiring official's final address. The student who delivers a valedictory is called a valedictorian.