🇬🇧🇨🇳 betrothal - 订婚 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "betrothal" ("订婚"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A betrothal is a special promise that two people make to each other that they will get married in the future, like saying, “We’re not married yet, but we’re planning to be someday!”
He announced his betrothal in class, and the teacher asked if he had at least finished his math homework first.
At the betrothal party, Grandma shouted, “Finally! I can buy matching ‘I told you so’ T‑shirts!”
His betrothal came with a list of chores, and he asked, “Does true love include taking out the trash?”
During their betrothal, they trained for married life by assembling furniture together without crying.
In medieval times, betrothal could last for years, which is basically like the world’s longest “save the date” card.
On the riverbank she held his hand; the old shawl marked the betrothal. The betrothal was a whispered ring, the betrothal a nod from her mother. Each small gesture, each smile, made the betrothal real. They smiled, sealed the betrothal with a shared apple, and walked home ready for their life.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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