expeditions
expeditions — noun
1. a planned trip made by a group of people to a distant place for a specific purpo
a planned trip made by a group of people to a distant place for a specific purpose, such as scientific research, exploration, or adventure.
The research expedition to Antarctica studied the effects of climate change on penguin colonies.
scientific context: research expedition to + [place]
Amara and her team prepared for a six-month expedition across the Sahara Desert.
Kenji joined an expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with experienced guides.
The museum sponsored an expedition to uncover ancient ruins in the jungle.
Fatima read about famous polar expeditions before joining one herself.
- journey
a more general word for travelling from one place to another; can be short or long
- voyage
specifically a long trip by sea or through space
- trek
a long and difficult journey on foot, often through rough country
- exploration
focuses on discovering unknown or unfamiliar places
文法句型
expedition to + [place]
expedition to + [infinitive]
on an expedition
常見錯誤
2. the group of people, together with their vehicles, animals, and equipment, who t
the group of people, together with their vehicles, animals, and equipment, who take part in an organized journey to a distant place.
The entire expedition gathered around the campfire to discuss the next day's route.
the entire expedition (group as a whole)
Dr. Nakamura led an expedition of twenty scientists and fifty porters through the valley.
led an expedition of + [number] + [people]
The expedition lost two vehicles when the ice on the river began to break apart.
The whole expedition took shelter in a cave during the sudden snowstorm.
文法句型
the expedition + [singular/plural verb]
the whole expedition
用法筆記
Often used as a collective noun. In British English, it can take a singular verb when the group acts as a unit ('the expedition is preparing') or a plural verb for individual members ('the expedition are preparing'). Works like 'team' or 'crew'.
常見錯誤
3. the quality of acting quickly and efficiently when completing a task or dealing
the quality of acting quickly and efficiently when completing a task or dealing with a situation.
The contractor promised to handle the repairs with all due expedition.
fixed phrase: with all due expedition
The legal team handled the case with remarkable expedition to meet the court deadline.
The hospital administration promised to deal with the complaints with expedition.
The customs officers processed our documents with great expedition and courtesy.
- speed
the general quality of being fast; neutral register
- promptness
the quality of acting without delay; slightly formal
- efficiency
doing things well without wasting time or resources
文法句型
with expedition
with all due expedition
用法筆記
Formal or dated usage, most common in legal or bureaucratic writing in the fixed phrase 'with all due expedition.' Rare in everyday conversation, where 'speed' or 'efficiency' are preferred.