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shrove tuesday

/ʃrəʊv ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

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/ʃrəʊv ˈtjuːzdeɪ/B1formal
  • ruДень перед Пепельной средой, отмечающий последний день перед Великим постом в христианской традиции. Традиционно ассоциируется с поеданием блинов или сытной пищи перед началом периода поста.

The day before Ash Wednesday, marking the last day before Lent in Christian tradition. It is traditionally associated with eating pancakes or rich foods before the fasting period begins.

  1. Pancake DayB1formalbritish

    The day before Ash Wednesday, traditionally observed by eating pancakes to use up rich foods before Lent.

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    • We always have pancakes for dinner on Shrove Tuesday.
    • Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day in the UK.
    • Children enjoy pancake races held on Shrove Tuesday.