a hall full of distinguished guests; a large and distinguished gathering
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesidiom
a gathering full of distinguished guests; a great assembly of honored visitors
formalUsed to describe a lively and prestigious social occasion with many guests, especially those of high status or reputation. It conveys a sense of honor and prosperity for the host. Often used in writing and formal speech.
Tā他
de的
qiáo乔
qiān迁
yàn宴
shàng上
，
gāo高
péng朋
mǎn满
zuò座
，
rè热
nào闹
fēi非
fán凡
。
His housewarming party was full of distinguished guests and extremely lively.
Zhè这
wèi位
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
de的
huà画
zhǎn展
kāi开
mù幕
shí时
，
huà画
láng廊
lǐ里
gāo高
péng朋
mǎn满
zuò座
。
When the artist's painting exhibition opened, the gallery was filled with a distinguished crowd.
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Měi每
féng逢
jiā佳
jié节
，
tā他
jiā家
zhōng中
zǒng总
shì是
gāo高
péng朋
mǎn满
zuò座
。
On every festive occasion, his home is always filled with honorable guests.
Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
shēng生
yì意
xīng兴
lóng隆
，
měi每
wǎn晚
dōu都
gāo高
péng朋
mǎn满
zuò座
。
This restaurant is thriving and packed with esteemed guests every night.
Néng能
qǐng请
dào到
rú如
cǐ此
duō多
de的
xué学
zhě者
，
zhè这
cì次
yán研
tǎo讨
huì会
zhēn真
kě可
wèi谓
gāo高
péng朋
mǎn满
zuò座
。
To have invited so many scholars, this seminar can truly be described as a gathering of distinguished guests.