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sightseeing

/ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ɪŋ/

Sightseeing is the activity of visiting famous or interesting places in a new city or country, typically while on holiday. It involves looking at landmarks, museums, and natural attractions to learn about or enjoy the location.

예시

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1

We did some sightseeing in London yesterday.

We visited the famous landmarks in London yesterday.

2

The official itinerary allows two hours for sightseeing.

The formal schedule provides two hours for visiting attractions.

3

Let's go sightseeing after we drop off our bags!

Let's go look at the famous spots after we leave our luggage.

어휘 가족

명사
sightseeing
Verb
sightsee
형용사
sightseeing
관련
sightseer
💡

암기 팁

Think of SIGHT-SEEING as: using your SIGHT (eyes) to SEE things while travelING.

빠른 퀴즈

We spent the whole afternoon ______ in the city center.

정답!

정답은: sightseeing

예시

1

We did some sightseeing in London yesterday.

everyday

We visited the famous landmarks in London yesterday.

2

The official itinerary allows two hours for sightseeing.

formal

The formal schedule provides two hours for visiting attractions.

3

Let's go sightseeing after we drop off our bags!

informal

Let's go look at the famous spots after we leave our luggage.

4

Sightseeing is a primary driver of the urban tourism industry.

academic

Visiting tourist spots is a main reason for the growth of city travel.

5

Our corporate retreat includes a guided sightseeing tour.

business

Our company trip includes a planned visit to local attractions.

어휘 가족

명사
sightseeing
Verb
sightsee
형용사
sightseeing
관련
sightseer

자주 쓰는 조합

go sightseeing to go and visit tourist attractions
do some sightseeing to spend time visiting famous places
sightseeing tour a planned journey to see many sights
sightseeing bus a bus designed for tourists to see landmarks
sightseeing trip a short journey made for visiting attractions

자주 쓰는 구문

go sightseeing

to visit interesting places

a bit of sightseeing

doing a small amount of tourist visits

sightseeing highlights

the most famous or important things to see

자주 혼동되는 단어

sightseeing vs Site-seeing

This is a common spelling error; 'sight' refers to things you see, while 'site' refers to a construction area or location.

sightseeing vs Touring

Touring implies a longer journey through several places, whereas sightseeing focuses on the act of looking at attractions.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun and frequently follows the verb 'go'. It can also function as an adjective, such as in 'sightseeing bus'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'make sightseeing', but the correct verb is 'do sightseeing' or 'go sightseeing'. It is also an uncountable noun, so never use 'sightseeings'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of SIGHT-SEEING as: using your SIGHT (eyes) to SEE things while travelING.

📖

어원

Derived from the phrase 'to see the sights', combining the noun 'sight' (a thing seen) and the present participle 'seeing' in the early 19th century.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun (no plural form) Commonly follows 'go' (go sightseeing) Used with the zero article in many phrases
🌍

문화적 맥락

Sightseeing is the most traditional form of tourism and is often associated with taking photos of iconic cultural monuments like the Eiffel Tower.

빠른 퀴즈

We spent the whole afternoon ______ in the city center.

정답!

정답은: sightseeing

관련 문법 규칙

Travel 관련 단어

ship

A1

A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

A1

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

A1

A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

A1

A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

A1

A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

A1

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

A1

The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

A1

The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

A1

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

A1

An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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