ribbon cutting
noun [ C ] uk/ˈrɪb.ən ˌkʌt.ɪŋ/ us/ˈrɪb.ən ˌkʌt̬.ɪŋ/
剪彩（仪式）
an occasion when a ribbon (= a long narrow strip of coloured material) is cut in order to open a new hospital, school, etc. for the first time, especially as part of an official ceremony
She gave a short speech at the ribbon cutting. 她在剪彩仪式上作了简短的发言。
The hospital was officially opened on 30 November with a ribbon cutting ceremony. 医院于11月30日正式开业，并举行了剪彩仪式。
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- Two congressmen attended Wednesday's ribbon cutting.
- The company will hold a ribbon cutting for the project in April.
- He has been inundated with requests for autographs, appearances, interviews, and ribbon cuttings.