来自PIE*kwer, 做，履行，词源同Sanskrit(梵语), karma(业，因果报应). 俗词源认为来自地名Caere，罗马地名，因最早进行相关的宗教仪式而得名。

1. At Miss Garbo's request there was a crema-tion after a private ceremony.

应嘉宝小姐的要求，在私人悼念仪式结束后将进行火葬。

2. The appointed hour of the ceremony was drawing nearer.

既定的典礼时间就快到了。

3. There is a ceremony of prayer and flagellation before the dancing begins.

舞蹈开始前会举行祈祷和鞭笞的仪式。

4. The dead included six people attending a religious ceremony.

死者包括6位参加宗教仪式的人。

5. They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm.

他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受颁奖。