The period of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony.

订婚期是指从求婚到举行婚礼之间的这段时间。

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This was his marriage proposal, and - like his elaborate dinner parties and everything else he did - it was a grand gesture.

这就是他的结婚誓言，就像那个隆重的婚礼，和他所作的别的事情一样—一切都那么美好。

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Sally wanted some time to consider Sam's proposal of marriage; she had heard the saying, "Marry in haste, and repent at leisure."

莎莉需要一些时间来考虑山姆的求婚，她听过那句谚语：结婚太急，后悔莫及。

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The parents of the future bride accept the proposal and the preparation of the marriage begins.

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And she never did receive that marriage proposal.

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