The Olympic opening ceremonies are always a spectacle.

奥运会开幕式总是很壮观。

Graduation ceremonies always drag on so long.

毕业典礼总是拖很久。

Everyone agreed that last year’s opening ceremonies were spectacular.

大家都觉得去年开幕式特别隆重。

Graduation ceremonies are held in early May.

毕业典礼在5月初举行。

These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters.

这些古老的仪式平息水中神灵的怒气。

The general secretary may represent the president at official ceremonies.

秘书长可以在官方仪式上代表主席。

Campaigners lit scores of bonfires in ceremonies to mark the anniversary.

参加活动的人们在仪式上点起了许多堆篝火，以庆祝这一周年纪念日。

In the old days, they would paint and tattoo their bodies for ceremonies.

过去，他们会为了某些仪式而在身上绘图、文身。