betrothal [bɪˈtroʊðl]

例句:

• Their betrothal took place with great pomp and rejoicings.
  他们举行了盛大而又欢乐的订婚仪式.
  
• " On the happy occasion of the announcement of your betrothal, " he finished, bending over her hand.
  " 在宣布你们订婚的喜庆日. " 他补充说, 同时低下头来吻她的手.
  
• For certain souls do not some thoughts and actions, prompted by love, amount to solemn betrothal?
  爱所驱使的一些思想和行为, 对于某些人来说不就等于神圣的婚约 吗 ?
  
• I take this opportunity to publicly announce the betrothal of my daughter.
  来自E. O
• Some friends, however, have suggested that the betrothal is an election gimmick.
  来自THETIMES