gatherings ['ɡæðərɪŋz]

例句:

• Ted hated parties, even gatherings of people he liked individually.
  特德讨厌各种派对，即便是他自己喜欢的人的聚会也不例外。
  
• But few heeded the call to attend the gatherings.
  来自VOA
• They all thoroughly enjoyed their gatherings over the tea-table.
  来自V. Sackville
• As is the way with these gatherings, the declarations were largely drafted before the delegations arrived.
  就像通常的这种集会一样，宣言内容在代表团到达之前就差不多拟好了。
  
• Following the performances there were chummy gatherings in the drawing room.
  表演过后会在客厅举行气氛融洽的聚会。
  
• But don't try to force social gatherings.
  来自WSJ