feast

• 丰盛的一餐，常为庆祝特殊场合或事件而举行，通常有大量的食物和饮料。也指盛宴、宴会。

A large, elaborate meal, often celebrating a special occasion or event, typically involving an abundance of food and drink.

1. Large mealB1formalculinary

   A large, elaborate meal, often celebrating a special occasion.

   盛宴

   • The wedding feast lasted for hours.
   • They prepared a feast for the holiday celebration.
   • The king hosted a grand feast for his guests.

   同义词banquetcollationdinnerregalerepastspread

   反义词fastsnack

2. Religious festivalB1formal

   A day or period of celebration, especially in a religious context.

   宗教节日

   • Easter is a major feast in the Christian calendar.
   • The feast of St. Patrick is celebrated on March 17th.
   • Many people attend church services during the feast.

   同义词celebrationcommemorationfeast dayfestivalfestivityfeteholy daysolemnity

3. AbundanceB2informal

   An abundant or plentiful supply of something enjoyable.

   丰盛

   • The library is a feast of knowledge.
   • The garden was a feast of colors in the spring.
   • The concert was a feast for the ears.

   同义词abundancearrayavalanchebonanzacornucopiaplethoraprofusionriotsmorgasbordwealth

• 动词，指大量、丰盛地进食，通常与庆祝或宴饮相关；也可引申为尽情享受或大量体验某事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of eating a large, elaborate meal, often in celebration, or to enjoy something abundantly.

1. Eat heartilyB1formalculinary

   To eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment, often at a celebration.

   大吃大喝

   • They feasted on roasted turkey and pumpkin pie.
   • The guests feasted all night at the wedding reception.
   • We feasted on fresh seafood by the beach.

   同义词banquetbingegorgeoverindulgepig out

   反义词faststarve

2. Enjoy abundantlyB2formal

   To take great pleasure in something, especially visually or intellectually.

   尽情享受

   • She feasted her eyes on the beautiful landscape.
   • The audience feasted on the brilliant performance.
   • He feasted on the knowledge from the ancient texts.

   同义词relishsavor