clap /klæp/
(verb) to hit your open hands together several times to show that you approve of or have enjoyed something
Example: After each performance, we clapped our hands.
(verb) to hit your open hands together several times to show that you approve of or have enjoyed something
Example: After each performance, we clapped our hands.
host /həʊst/
(noun) a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Example: Vietnam was the host country in the 3rd Asian Indoor Games.
(noun) a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Example: Vietnam was the host country in the 3rd Asian Indoor Games.
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
Example: Young people feel more enthusiastic to talk about the opposite-sex relationships.
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
Example: Young people feel more enthusiastic to talk about the opposite-sex relationships.
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
(noun) a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
Example: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary every year.
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
(noun) a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Example: Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
(noun) a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Example: Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
cosy /ˈkəʊzi/
(adjective) warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space
Example: I enjoy the cosy atmosphere in my family.
(adjective) warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space
Example: I enjoy the cosy atmosphere in my family.
helicopter /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
(noun) an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
Example: He knows how to fly a helicopter.
(noun) an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
Example: He knows how to fly a helicopter.
childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
(adjective) connected with or typical of a child
Example: Paul said: " When I become a man I'll put away childish things."
(adjective) connected with or typical of a child
Example: Paul said: " When I become a man I'll put away childish things."
hostess /ˈhəʊstəs/
(noun) a woman who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.; a woman who has people staying at her home
Example: The hostess in the hostel is very friendly.
(noun) a woman who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.; a woman who has people staying at her home
Example: The hostess in the hostel is very friendly.
icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/
(noun) a sweet mixture of sugar and water, milk, butter or egg white that is used to cover and decorate cakes
Example: There is a thick chocolate icing on the birthday cake.
(noun) a sweet mixture of sugar and water, milk, butter or egg white that is used to cover and decorate cakes
Example: There is a thick chocolate icing on the birthday cake.
New Year's Eve /ˌnuː jɪrz ˈiːv/
(noun) 31 December, especially the evening of that day
Example: All the members of our family gather on New Year's Eve.
(noun) 31 December, especially the evening of that day
Example: All the members of our family gather on New Year's Eve.
party-goer /ˈpɑːrti ɡəʊər/
(noun) a person who enjoys going to parties or who is a guest at a particular party
Example: Every party-goer wore casual clothes.
(noun) a person who enjoys going to parties or who is a guest at a particular party
Example: Every party-goer wore casual clothes.
refreshments /rɪˈfreʃmənt/
(noun) drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event
Example: There will be delicious and cheap home-made refreshments at Wray Institute all week.
(noun) drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event
Example: There will be delicious and cheap home-made refreshments at Wray Institute all week.