bun-fight

• 英国非正式名词，指盛大正式的派对或重要场合的社交聚会。常带幽默或略带贬义，暗示场面铺张、人多热闹。

A British informal noun referring to a grand formal party or social gathering on an important occasion.

1. Grand formal partyC1informalbritish

   A large, formal social gathering, often held to celebrate an important occasion.

   盛大正式宴会

   • The charity gala was a real bun-fight, with everyone dressed in their finest.
   • They threw a bun-fight for the ambassador's visit.
   • The wedding reception turned into a splendid bun-fight.

   同义词ballbanquetfunctiongalareceptionsoiree

2. C1informalbritish

   A noisy, confused, or disorderly argument or fight, often over something trivial.

   吵闹的争吵

   • The meeting descended into a bun-fight over the budget.
   • There was a real bun-fight in the pub after the football match.
   • The children had a bun-fight over the last piece of cake.

   同义词altercationargumentbrawldisputefracasfree-for-allquarrelrowsquabbletiff