不同類型的聚會可以怎麼說~

提到聚會，大家是不是馬上就想到party呢？大家聚在一起享用美食的歡樂場合，在英文裡當然不只有一個說法而已！現在就來學學，不同類型的聚會可以怎麼說吧！

celebration: 慶祝會 (n.)

an occasion or party showing that another event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable

e.g.: We will have a celebration for your graduation from college.

例句：你從大學畢業，我們要幫你辦個慶祝會。

reception: 招待會 (n.)

a large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someone

e.g.: The wedding reception will be at the hotel.

例句：婚宴會在飯店裡舉行。

banquet: 宴會 (n.)

a formal dinner for many people on an important occasion; a large and impressive meal

e.g.: A guest of honor will give a speech before we eat at the company banquet.

例句：公司宴會開始前，會有貴賓先上台講話。

luncheon: 午宴 (n.)

lunch party

e.g.: The book club will hold a luncheon at the steakhouse.

例句：讀書會要在牛排館辦午宴。

cocktail party: 雞尾酒會 (n.)

a party, usually in the early evening, at which alcoholic drinks are served and for which people usually dress formally

e.g.: She and her friends went to a cocktail party instead of going to the smelly bar.

例句：她跟朋友去雞尾酒會，沒去臭醺醺的酒吧。

是不是很有趣呢？