◙ noun, [mass noun] 1. the expression of gratitude, especially to God • 感恩祈祷 »he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival. 他因安全到达而感谢上帝。 »[count noun] he described the service as a thanksgiving. 他称这个仪式为感恩祈祷。 2. [Thanksgiving 或 Thanksgiving Day] (in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October • （北美）感恩节（每年一次的全国性节日，庆祝方式有宗教仪式和包括火鸡在内的传统大餐；节日源自1621年英国清教徒先辈们为庄稼丰收而举行的庆祝活动，在美国是11月的第四个星期四，在加拿大是10月的第二个星期一）