C 1. (宗教节日或假日的)前日,前夕 day or evening before a religious festival or holiday
C 2. (重大事件发生的)前一刻 time just before an important event
基本要点
eve不仅指晚上,而且也可指白天, eve前的介词须用on。
词汇搭配
动词+～
celebrate New Year's E- 欢庆除夕
名词+～
Christmas E- 圣诞夜
New Year's E- 除夕夜
介词+～
on the eve of the general election〔examination, sailing〕 在大选〔考试,航海〕前夕
句型例句
We'll have a party on New Year's Eve.我们将在除夕举行晚会。
On Christmas Eves we go to grandma's home.每当圣诞夜我们都到祖母家去。
December 31st is New Year's Eve.12月31日是除夕。
He felt sick on the eve of the race.他在比赛前病了。
