1ADJ [usually ADJ n](致词、书信或演出)告别的,告别性质的 A valedictory speech, letter, or performance is one that is intended as a way of saying goodbye when someone leaves another person, a place, or a job. (致词、书信或演出)告别的,告别性质的 [formal]
...Mr Walker, making his valedictory address after two years as chairman.
沃克先生,在担任主席职务两年后发表了告别演说
...her valedictory aria, sung as she leaves her lover.
2N-COUNT [oft NOUN n](优秀生在毕业典礼上作的)告别演说 A valedictory is a speech that is given by the student with the highest marks in their class at their graduation ceremony. (优秀生在毕业典礼上作的)告别演说 [US]
He listened to Howard give the valedictory address at high school graduation.