gala
noun [ C ] uk/ˈɡɑː.lə/ us/ˈɡeɪ.lə/
(CELEBRATION)
(通常指包括很多表演节目的)庆典,盛会,演出
a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances
There will be many stars performing in the Royal Ballet's Gala Night, held in aid of children's charities. 为资助儿童慈善机构而进行的皇家芭蕾舞剧团演出之夜将有众多明星加盟献艺。
(SPORTS EVENT)
UK运动会,体育竞赛(尤指游泳)
a sports competition, especially in swimming
a swimming gala 游泳比赛