🇬🇧🇨🇳 gathering - 搜集 : English Lesson

Meaning of "gathering" ("搜集"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A gathering is when people come together in the same place for a special reason, like a party, a meeting, a celebration, or just to have fun together.

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We had a gathering to find out who ate all the cookies, but everyone’s crumbs were too busy arguing to confess.

At the beach gathering, the seagulls acted like uninvited guests who only came for the chips.

Our class had a gathering to talk about science, but we spent ten minutes arguing if a hot dog is a sandwich instead.

Our class gathering to discuss the school play turned into a talent show for people who had no talents yet.

Scientists say even animals have gatherings, like flamingos meeting in huge pink groups.

On the old table this small gathering formed: neighbors bringing soup, a child with a cake, hands covering candles. The front porch filled with laughter as the gathering grew, more faces joining the quiet gathering, a bright gathering of memories and voices. The gathering ended with hugs and a long, warm silence that made everyone smile.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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