vacation
A vacation is a specific period of time during which you do not go to work or school and instead rest or travel. It is commonly used to describe a trip taken for pleasure or relaxation away from home.
例句
3 / 5We are planning a family vacation to the beach this summer.
We are organizing a trip with our family to the seaside during the hot months.
The employee submitted a request for a two-week paid vacation.
The worker asked for fourteen days of leave while still receiving their salary.
I really need a vacation; I've been working way too hard lately.
I seriously need a break because I have been doing too much work recently.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the word 'vacant,' which means empty. When you go on vacation, your chair at work or school is vacant because you are gone!
快速测验
My sister is currently ___ vacation in Italy.
正确！
正确答案是： on
例句
We are planning a family vacation to the beach this summer.
everydayWe are organizing a trip with our family to the seaside during the hot months.
The employee submitted a request for a two-week paid vacation.
formalThe worker asked for fourteen days of leave while still receiving their salary.
I really need a vacation; I've been working way too hard lately.
informalI seriously need a break because I have been doing too much work recently.
Research suggests that a brief vacation can significantly reduce student burnout.
academicStudies show that a short period of rest can help students feel less exhausted.
Please note that Mr. Henderson is on vacation and will not be checking his emails.
businessBe aware that the manager is currently away for rest and is unavailable for communication.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
on vacation
currently taking a break or away on a trip
vacation spot
a specific place that is popular for people to visit for holidays
winter vacation
a period of time off during the coldest part of the year
容易混淆的词
In American English, 'holiday' usually refers to a single public day off (like Christmas), while 'vacation' is a longer trip. In British English, 'holiday' is used for both.
使用说明
Use 'vacation' primarily when speaking with American English speakers to refer to a trip or extended time off. It is almost always used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on vacation').
常见错误
Learners often say 'make a vacation' when they should say 'take a vacation' or 'go on vacation'.
记忆技巧
Think of the word 'vacant,' which means empty. When you go on vacation, your chair at work or school is vacant because you are gone!
词源
From the Latin word 'vacare', which means 'to be empty' or 'to be free'.
语法模式
文化背景
In the United States, taking a 'summer vacation' is a deeply rooted tradition for families while children are out of school.
快速测验
My sister is currently ___ vacation in Italy.
正确！
正确答案是： on
相关词汇
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ticket
A1A ticket is a small piece of paper or an electronic record that shows you have paid for a journey or an event. It gives you the legal right to travel on public transport or enter a building like a cinema or stadium.
hotel
A1A hotel is a building where travelers pay for a room to sleep in and often for meals. It provides temporary accommodation for people away from home, ranging from simple rooms to luxury suites.
airport
A1An airport is a large area of land where airplanes take off and land. It usually includes buildings called terminals where passengers wait, check in their luggage, and go through security.
luggage
A2Luggage refers to the bags, suitcases, and containers that hold a traveler's personal belongings. It is an uncountable noun used to describe the collective items one carries while moving from one place to another.
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