gala

祝賀会、ガラパーティー

余興を伴う大きな特別の祝宴。慈善のために資金を集める目的で開くことも多い。

やさしい英語で： A large, special celebration with entertainment, often held to raise money for a good cause.

• We attended a charity gala.
• The annual gala raised money for the hospital.
• Guests wore evening dresses to the gala dinner.

類義語： celebration, party

よく使う表現： a charity gala, gala dinner, attend a gala

水泳大会、競技会

計画して開くスポーツの大会。特に複数の水泳競技を行うもの。

やさしい英語で： An organized sports competition, especially one with several swimming races.

• Our school held a swimming gala.
• She won two races at the gala.
• Three local clubs entered teams in the gala.

類義語： meet, competition

よく使う表現： a swimming gala, a school gala, compete in a gala

華やかな祝賀、盛装

鮮やかな飾りや盛装、催しなどで示す、華やかな祝いの雰囲気。

やさしい英語で： A grand display of celebration, with bright decorations, fine clothes, or public entertainment.

• The court appeared in gala dress.
• The city was in gala for the royal visit.
• Everyone wore gala attire for the ceremony.

類義語： festivity, pomp, splendour

よく使う表現： in gala, gala dress, gala attire