奖杯仪式
颁奖典礼结束后，他们举行了奖杯仪式。
After the award ceremony, they held a trophy ceremony.
A formal event where trophies are presented to winners, often following an award ceremony.
足球队赢得冠军后，俱乐部为他们举办了盛大的奖杯仪式。
After winning the championship, the club held a grand trophy ceremony for the team.
在奥运会上，金牌得主都会参加颁奖台上的奖杯仪式。
At the Olympics, gold medalists participate in the trophy ceremony on the podium.
The term emphasizes the act of presenting the physical trophy itself, often with formal speeches or photos.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
In Chinese media, '奖杯仪式' specifically refers to the trophy presentation segment, while '颁奖典礼' covers the entire award event. Use '奖杯仪式' only when the trophy itself is the focal point.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate '奖杯仪式' as 'trophy ritual' or 'award ceremony'—the former sounds unnatural, while the latter is too broad. Stick to 'trophy ceremony' for accuracy.
Word Origin
The term combines '奖杯' (jiǎngbēi, 'trophy') and '仪式' (yíshì, 'ceremony'), reflecting a modern Chinese compound term for the trophy presentation ritual, influenced by Western sports award traditions.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in sports, entertainment, and corporate contexts to describe the trophy-handing segment of an award event. Avoid using it for informal or casual settings where no physical trophy is involved.