inbound

/ˈɪnbaʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪnbaʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌbau̇nd/ (ame, mw)

inbound — adjective

  • inboundpositive
  • more inboundcomparative
  • most inboundsuperlative

1. moving or heading toward the place where it will stop, instead of leaving — for

1.形容詞C1
釋義

moving or heading toward the place where it will stop, instead of leaving — for example, a plane on its way to land at the airport, or trucks returning to a warehouse.

例句

All inbound flights to Taipei were delayed by the typhoon on Friday morning.

attributive: inbound + plural noun (flights, trains, ships)

Sayaka watched the inbound ferry slowly approach the small island harbour.

attributive: inbound + singular vehicle noun

同義詞
  • incoming

    near-synonym; 'incoming' is more general and works for messages, people, and seasons, while 'inbound' is mostly transport/logistics.

  • arriving

    neutral verb form; used on signs and timetables (arriving flights) where 'inbound' would sound more technical.

  • homeward

    literary or older usage; suggests returning home, while 'inbound' has no 'home' implication.

反義詞
  • outbound

    direct opposite; pairs with 'inbound' in transport schedules and call-centre reports.

  • outgoing

    more general than 'outbound'; covers mail, people, and tides.

文法句型

inbound + noun (flight, train, traffic)

be inbound from + place

用法筆記

Almost always attributive (before a noun). Common in transport, logistics, and telecoms contexts: inbound flight, inbound shipment, inbound call. The opposite is 'outbound'.

常見錯誤

❌The plane is inbound to landing.
✅The plane is inbound for landing.
💡use 'for' (purpose) or 'to + place', not 'to + activity'.
❌Inbound passengers should wait the bus.
✅Inbound passengers should wait for the bus.
💡'wait' needs 'for' before its object.