Travel & Transport

Travel collocations for journeys, transport, and tourism

简介

旅行英语有很多让学习者容易搞混的搭配。我们说"catch a flight（赶飞机）"而不是"take a flight"（虽然两个都能用），说"miss the bus（错过公交）"而不是"lose the bus"。用对这些搭配能让旅途沟通顺畅很多。

这一章涵盖了机场、酒店、观光和出行的旅行交通搭配。

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本章全部英语搭配（28）

• catch a flight To get on a plane before it departs
• miss the bus To arrive too late to board a bus
• book a hotel To reserve a room at a hotel
• cancel a reservation To formally withdraw a booking you previously made
• pack a suitcase To fill a suitcase with clothes and belongings for a trip
• board a plane To get on a plane as a passenger
• check in To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event
• check out To formally leave a hotel by returning your key and settling the bill
• jet lag Tiredness and disorientation caused by travelling across time zones
• round trip A journey to a destination and back again
• one-way ticket A ticket for travel in one direction only, with no return
• return ticket A ticket for travel to a destination and back again
• departure lounge The waiting area in an airport where passengers stay before boarding
• window seat A seat next to the window on a plane, train, or bus
• aisle seat A seat next to the walkway on a plane, train, or bus
• delayed flight A flight that departs later than its scheduled time
• travel light To travel with very little luggage
• tourist attraction A place of interest that visitors and tourists go to see
• guided tour A tour led by a knowledgeable guide who provides commentary
• scenic route A road or path chosen for its beautiful views rather than speed
• public transport Buses, trains, trams, and other transport available to the general public
• rush hour The busiest time of day for traffic, when people travel to or from work
• traffic jam A long line of vehicles that are barely moving or stopped on a road
• speed limit The maximum legal speed allowed on a road
• long haul A journey covering a very long distance, especially a flight
• short break A brief holiday or getaway, typically a weekend or a few days
• travel insurance An insurance policy that covers problems that may occur during a trip
• customs declaration An official form declaring goods you are bringing into a country