arrivals
arrivals — noun
- arrivalssingular
- arrivalsesplural
1. the moment or act of reaching a place after a journey
the moment or act of reaching a place after a journey
The arrival of the night train was announced over the loudspeaker.
the arrival of — noun phrase pattern
Passengers should go to the arrivals hall to collect their luggage.
arrivals hall — compound noun for airport areas
Amara's arrival at the airport was delayed by nearly two hours.
The sudden arrival of heavy rain forced everyone to run inside.
Sofia sent a text message to announce her safe arrival in Tokyo.
- departure
the act of leaving a place
文法句型
the arrival of + noun
用法筆記
When referring to the general event of coming to a place, arrival is often uncountable ("shortly after arrival"). When counting separate instances ("three late arrivals"), it is countable.
常見錯誤
2. a baby who has just been born, especially when referred to affectionately or pla
a baby who has just been born, especially when referred to affectionately or playfully
The proud grandparents came to meet the new arrival at the hospital.
new arrival — set phrase for newborn
Meilin's parents shared a photo of the latest arrival in their family.
The neighbours brought dinner when they heard about the new arrival.
A blanket knitted by Aunt Yuna was waiting for the new arrival.
文法句型
new arrival (baby)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the modifier new ("the new arrival"). More common in informal conversation and personal announcements than in medical or clinical contexts.
3. a person who has just come to a place or joined an organisation, and is not yet
a person who has just come to a place or joined an organisation, and is not yet familiar with it
Omar introduced himself to the other new arrivals at the orientation session.
new arrivals — plural for people who just joined
The village school had to hire an extra teacher because of the recent arrivals.
Each new arrival at the refugee camp received a meal and a blanket.
A welcome pack was waiting on the desk for every new arrival to the office.
文法句型
new arrival (person)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural (new arrivals) to refer to a group of people who have recently reached a place such as a city, school, or company. The singular (a new arrival) is also common.
常見錯誤
4. the point at which a person or thing reaches a particular condition, stage, or g
the point at which a person or thing reaches a particular condition, stage, or goal after effort or time
The scientist described his arrival at a major discovery after years of research.
arrival at — pattern for reaching a milestone
Amara's arrival at the finals surprised even her own coach.
The invention marked the arrival of a new era in renewable energy.
After months of tense negotiations, the two sides celebrated the arrival of a peace agreement.
- achievement
focuses on the effort required; more common in everyday use
- attainment
even more formal; implies a deliberate effort
- dawn
metaphorical, used for new eras ("the dawn of a new age")
文法句型
arrival at + goal/state
用法筆記
This sense is more abstract than sense 1. It describes reaching a state ("arrival at peace") or the beginning of a period ("the arrival of democracy") rather than physical movement to a location. Common in formal writing and journalism.