B2 adjective 中性

coach

/koʊtʃ/

In the context of travel, 'coach' refers to the most basic and least expensive class of seating available on an airplane, train, or bus. It describes standard accommodations aimed at budget-conscious passengers rather than luxury or premium service.

例句

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1

I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.

I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.

2

The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.

The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.

3

It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.

It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.

词族

名词
coach
Verb
coach
形容词
coach
相关
coaching
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记忆技巧

Think of a sports 'coach' sitting in 'coach' class to save the school's money.

快速测验

Since the company is cutting costs, all employees must now book ______ class tickets for their business trips.

正确!

正确答案是: coach

例句

1

I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.

everyday

I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.

2

The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.

formal

The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.

3

It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.

informal

It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.

4

Market research suggests that the majority of international travelers prefer coach class when price sensitivity is high.

academic

Market research suggests that the majority of international travelers prefer coach class when price sensitivity is high.

5

Please ensure that the travel agency books coach seats for the upcoming sales conference attendees.

business

Please ensure that the travel agency books coach seats for the upcoming sales conference attendees.

词族

名词
coach
Verb
coach
形容词
coach
相关
coaching

常见搭配

coach class coach class
coach ticket coach ticket
coach seat coach seat
fly coach fly coach
coach fare coach fare

常用短语

fly coach

fly coach

stuck in coach

stuck in coach

coach seating

coach seating

容易混淆的词

coach vs economy

'Economy' is the more common term in British English and internationally, while 'coach' is predominantly used in North American English.

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使用说明

The word 'coach' as an adjective is almost exclusively used in North American English to describe travel class; in the UK, people typically say 'standard class' or 'economy'.

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常见错误

Learners often forget that 'coach' can be used as an adjective/adverbial directly with verbs like 'fly' (e.g., 'I fly coach') without needing 'in'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a sports 'coach' sitting in 'coach' class to save the school's money.

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词源

Derived from the Hungarian 'kocsi', referring to a carriage from the village of Kocs; it eventually evolved to mean a large passenger vehicle and then the cheapest class within it.

语法模式

Used attributively before a noun (coach class). Used adverbially with travel verbs (to fly coach).
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文化背景

In American culture, flying coach is the norm for most citizens, and 'upgrading' from coach is a common travel goal.

快速测验

Since the company is cutting costs, all employees must now book ______ class tickets for their business trips.

正确!

正确答案是: coach

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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