🇬🇧🇨🇳 confetti - 五彩纸屑 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "confetti" ("五彩纸屑"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Confetti is lots of tiny pieces of colorful paper or shiny sparkle bits that people toss into the air at parties, parades, or celebrations to make everything look extra fun and festive.
I opened my backpack and a puff of old confetti came out, proving I once had a social life.
When the teacher said, “Any questions?” my friend threw imaginary confetti and shouted, “Nope, my brain understands… for now.”
Dad opened the card and confetti flew out; now the vacuum cleaner is officially part of the party.
When the clock struck midnight, we threw so much confetti that we temporarily lost Grandma in a glitter storm.
Confetti used to be made from things like sugar and flower petals—imagine going to a party where sweet candy and soft petals rained down instead of tiny paper squares!
A girl burst through the door with a cone of bright confetti. She shook the cone; confetti flew like a sudden, tiny rain. Guests gasped as confetti landed on coats and cakes. A child caught confetti on his tongue and giggled. Confetti drifted down until the room glowed; everyone laughed and brushed confetti from their hair.
🧑🎓 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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