n.(教堂里的)结婚预告

They published their banns in the church newsletter.
他们在教堂通讯上发布了婚约公告。
The couple had to have their banns called three times before they could marry.
这对夫妇必须在结婚前三次宣布他们的婚约。
The local priest announced the banns of marriage during Sunday mass.
当地的牧师在周日弥撒时宣布了婚姻的禁约。
They didn't want any fuss, so they eloped instead of having their banns read.
他们不想大肆铺张，所以私奔了，没有公布婚约。
The banns were posted on the church door as required by law.
按照法律规定，婚约被张贴在教堂门上。
Their families consented after the third reading of the banns.
在第三次宣读婚约后，他们的家人同意了这桩婚事。
The banns were canceled when the bride-to-be broke off the engagement.
当准新娘解除婚约后，婚约宣告取消。
It was传统习俗，在婚礼前要连续三周发布他们的banns。
按照传统习俗，要在婚礼前三周连续发布他们的婚约公告。
The couple decided to postpone their wedding after hearing negative comments about their banns.
听到关于他们婚约的一些负面评论后，这对情侣决定推迟婚礼。
The banns were published online for those unable to attend the church service.
对于那些无法参加教堂仪式的人，婚约在网上公布。