ritual是什么意思

They also focused on important rituals that appeared to preserve a people’s social structure, such as initiation ceremonies that formally signify children’s entrance into adulthood.

出自-2009年考研阅读原文

Just as the bewildering variety of human courtship rituals might all be considered forms of sexual selection, perhaps the world’s languages, music, social and religious customs and even history are governed by universal features.

出自-2012年考研翻译原文

Parts of the ceremony involve ritual hair cutting, tying cotton threads soaked in holy water around the bride's and groom's wrists, and passing a candle around a circle of happily married and respected couples to bless the union.

2016年考研真题（英语一）完形填空 Section Ⅰ

School districts across the country, most recently Los Angeles Unified, are revising their thinking on this educational ritual.

2012年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

There are a number of approaches to mastering the art of deep work—be it lengthy retreats dedicated to a specific task; developing a daily ritual; or taking a "journalistic" approach to seizing moments of deep work when you can throughout the day.

2018年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ