frost fair

短语

冰冻博览会

词形变化

frost fairs 复数 frost fairs

别名

frost faire

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A winter event held on top of frosty, frozen, or snow-covered ground, or on a frozen body of water. It typically consists of a variety of vendors and various hands-on games, sports, or rides.

    冰冻博览会

    The food was great at this year's frost fair. Lots of people were out skating and sledding.

词源

The first known use of the term frost fair dates back to an event held on the frozen River Thames in London, England in 1608. The term frost faire was also used during that time. (see River Thames frost fairs for more information)

来源：wiktionary