destinations
destinations — noun
- destinationssingular
- destinationsesplural
1. the place where a person plans to arrive at the end of a journey, or where a par
the place where a person plans to arrive at the end of a journey, or where a parcel or shipment is sent to
After six hours on the train, Lakshmi reached her destination, the old city of Jaipur.
collocation: reach one's destination
The courier delivered the documents to the correct destination by lunchtime.
Hana checked the map to make sure the bus was heading toward its destination.
For many European tourists, the beaches of Thailand are a favourite summer destination.
Gabriel packed his bags two days early, eager to reach his destination.
- starting point
the place where a journey begins
- origin
used for shipments or mail
文法句型
destination + for [someone/something]
reach + possessive + destination
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive determiners (my, his, their) or the definite article when the destination is known from context. Common verbs: reach, arrive at, head toward, travel to.
常見錯誤
2. the final purpose or role that a person or thing is meant to reach, as if decide
the final purpose or role that a person or thing is meant to reach, as if decided by fate
Defne always believed that competing in the Olympics was her true destination in life.
collocation: true destination in life
The old warehouse found its unexpected destination as a community art centre.
passive-like: found + possessive + destination as
Sade viewed her destination as a way of helping others, not a job title.
Some people spend years searching for their destination in life without ever finding it.
文法句型
be + possessive + destination
find + possessive + destination + as/in [something]
用法筆記
Usually appears in the singular and often with a possessive (my true destination). This sense is less common than the travel meaning and is found more in literary or formal contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (PLACE OF TRAVEL): if the sentence is about arriving somewhere physical, it is sense 1; if about a life purpose or calling, it is this sense.
常見錯誤
destinations — adjective
- destinationspositive
- more destinationscomparative
- most destinationssuperlative
1. describing a place, event, or service that is special enough to make people trav
describing a place, event, or service that is special enough to make people travel a long distance just to experience it
The Maldives is a destination wedding location that attracts couples from all over Asia.
compound noun: destination wedding
Jenna and her family spent a week at a destination spa in the Swiss Alps.
compound noun: destination spa
Asher booked a table at a destination restaurant famous for its seafood tasting menu.
Lan's travel blog focuses on destination hotels that offer unique local experiences.
The resort became a destination golf course attracting players from around the world.
- must-visit
informal; carries a stronger recommendation
- signature
describes a featured or flagship offering, not necessarily far away
- premier
focuses on quality, not on the journey required
- local
a place meant for nearby residents, not long-distance visitors
文法句型
destination + [noun]
用法筆記
Always used before a noun to modify it. The nouns that follow 'destination' are typically related to tourism, hospitality, or events (wedding, spa, resort, restaurant, golf course). This adjective form is common in travel brochures and marketing materials.