custom

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances. 風(fēng)俗
The custom of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries. 點(diǎn)燃奧運(yùn)聖火的風(fēng)俗可追溯到幾個世紀(jì)前。
2. N-SING If it is your custom to do something, you usually do it in particular circumstances. 習(xí)慣
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously. 謹(jǐn)慎地処理每個問題是他的習(xí)慣。
3. →see also customs

It's a custom which is beginning to die out.
She covered her head out of deference to Muslim custom.
The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail , as was the custom in the region .
The song was a custom handed down through the generations .
What customs do you have for New Year in your country ?