ritualrit•u•al /'rɪtjʊəl]'rɪtʃ-/

n C，U

1. 仪式，典礼；(宗教)仪式的程序

• perform a ritual 举行仪式

2. 例行公事；老规矩

• He went through the ritual of checking the door and windows before going to bed. 他上床睡觉前照例检查了门窗。