n.纵情狂欢
Saturnalia.
n.农神节(古罗马节日;从12月17日开始共7天)
The father replied: "It is the Saturnalia. 父亲回答:“这是庆丰收的土神节。”
The Romans called this celebration Saturnalia, in honor of their god Saturn. 古罗马人称其为农神节,为了纪念他们的神“萨杜恩”。
Saturnalia was considered a festive time for Romans, but Christians believed it an abomination(3) to honor such a pagan(4) god. 农神节本来是罗马人狂欢的日子,但是基督教不喜欢人们祭拜一个异教神。
The custom of gift-giving on Christmas began with the Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Kalends. 圣诞节赠送礼物的风俗起源于罗马的神农节和朔日节。
Always, during the Saturnalia and on holidays he admitted his more pampered slaves to his dining-room. 通常,在狂欢节和假日他允许更多放纵的奴隶到他的餐厅。
adj.[罗神]农神节的;狂欢喧闹的