xmas

• 基督教节日，庆祝耶稣基督的诞生；在英国、威尔士和爱尔兰也作为四季结账日之一。

A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; also observed as a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.

专有名词

1. ChristmasA1informal

   A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.

   圣诞节

   • We always spend Xmas with our family.
   • She sent Xmas cards to all her friends.
   • The children are excited about Xmas presents.

   同义词christmaschristmastidenoelyuleyuletide

2. C1formalbritish

   In England, Wales, and Ireland, one of the four quarter days, falling on December 25th, when rents and other payments are traditionally due.

   圣诞节（季度结账日）

   • The rent is due on Xmas, which is a quarter day.
   • Xmas is one of the traditional quarter days in the UK.
   • Landlords often collect payments on Xmas.

   同义词christmas