mock ceremony

language: ja

definitions

  1. A ceremony that is performed for practice, rehearsal, or simulation purposes rather than being a genuine or official event.
    ja: 模擬儀式
  2. A ceremony that is performed in a way that is insincere, hollow, or intended to give a false impression of legitimacy.
    ja: 形だけの儀式

examples

  1. The students participated in a mock ceremony to prepare for the actual graduation.

    学生たちは実際の卒業式に備えて模擬儀式に参加した。

  2. The corrupt officials held a mock ceremony to pretend they were following the law.

    汚職役人は法律に従っているふりをするために、形だけの儀式を行った。