anthem
noun [ C ] uk/ˈæn.θəm/ us/ˈæn.θəm/
国歌;（团体组织的）颂歌，赞歌
a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion
The national anthems of the teams are played at the beginning of international football matches. 在重大国际足球赛开赛时，演奏各参赛球队的国歌。
John Lennon's "Imagine" has become the anthem of peace-lovers all over the world. 约翰•列侬的《想象》已成为全世界和平爱好者的颂歌。
（宗教）颂歌
a religious song sung by a choir with organ music
See also: national anthem