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holiday

/ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/

A period of time when you do not go to work or school and can rest or travel for pleasure. It can also refer to a specific day of celebration, such as a religious or national event.

例句

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1

I am going on holiday to Spain next week.

I am going on a trip to Spain next week.

2

The company provides twenty days of paid holiday per year.

The organization allows twenty days of paid time off annually.

3

Got any big holiday plans?

Do you have any major plans for your time off?

词族

名词
holiday
Verb
holiday
形容词
holiday
相关
holidaymaker
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Holy Day'. Originally, holidays were 'holy days' set aside for religious reasons where people did not have to work.

快速测验

We are going ___ holiday to Italy this August.

正确!

正确答案是: on

例句

1

I am going on holiday to Spain next week.

everyday

I am going on a trip to Spain next week.

2

The company provides twenty days of paid holiday per year.

formal

The organization allows twenty days of paid time off annually.

3

Got any big holiday plans?

informal

Do you have any major plans for your time off?

4

The study was conducted during the summer holiday to ensure student availability.

academic

The research was done during the summer break to make sure students were available.

5

Please note that our office will be closed for the public holiday.

business

Please be aware the office is shut for the official day off.

词族

名词
holiday
Verb
holiday
形容词
holiday
相关
holidaymaker

常见搭配

go on holiday to go on a trip
summer holiday the main break during summer
public holiday an official day off for the whole country
book a holiday to reserve a trip or vacation
holiday destination the place where you go for your break

常用短语

on holiday

currently taking a break/trip

package holiday

a holiday where flights and hotel are included in one price

bank holiday

a public holiday in the UK

容易混淆的词

holiday vs vacation

In British English, 'holiday' is used for any trip or break, while in American English, 'vacation' is for trips and 'holiday' is for specific days like Christmas.

holiday vs weekend

A weekend is only Saturday and Sunday, while a holiday is often longer or a specific annual celebration.

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使用说明

Use 'on holiday' with the verb 'to be' or 'to go' (e.g., 'I am on holiday' or 'I am going on holiday'). In British English, it is plural ('holidays') when referring to the school break.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'make a holiday' or 'do a holiday'; the correct expression is 'take a holiday' or 'go on holiday'.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Holy Day'. Originally, holidays were 'holy days' set aside for religious reasons where people did not have to work.

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词源

Derived from the Old English 'hāligdæg', which means 'holy day'.

语法模式

countable noun (plural: holidays) often used with the preposition 'on' can be used as a verb in British English (to holiday)
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文化背景

In the UK, 'Bank Holidays' are specific Mondays throughout the year when banks and most businesses are closed.

快速测验

We are going ___ holiday to Italy this August.

正确!

正确答案是: on

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