trip
Significado: A journey or excursion; to stumble or catch one's foot
The noun 'trip' refers to a journey or excursion, especially a short one (a day trip, business trip). As a verb, it means to stumble or catch one's foot on something (trip over a cable) or to cause someone to stumble. 'Trip' is often preferred to 'journey' in everyday British speech for shorter excursions.
Ejemplos
- We're planning a trip to Scotland next summer. 我们计划明年夏天去苏格兰旅行。Estamos planeando un viaje a Escocia el próximo verano.来年の夏にスコットランドへの旅行を計画しています。내년 여름에 스코틀랜드 여행을 계획하고 있습니다.
- She tripped over the carpet and nearly fell. 她被地毯绊了一下差点摔倒。Tropezó con la alfombra y casi se cayó.彼女はカーペットにつまずいて転びそうになりました。그녀는 카펫에 발이 걸려 넘어질 뻔했습니다.
- How was your business trip to Berlin? 你去柏林的出差怎么样?¿Qué tal tu viaje de negocios a Berlín?ベルリンへの出張はどうでしたか?베를린 출장은 어땠나요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'treper' meaning 'to step, dance, skip'. The 'journey' sense developed in Middle English from the idea of taking light steps. The 'stumble' meaning came from catching one's foot while stepping.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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