sojourn
/ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsō-ˌjərn sō-ˈjərn/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsɒdʒən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsəʊdʒɜːrn/ (ame, ipa)
sojourn — noun
- sojournsingular
- sojournsplural
1. a short period of time that someone spends living in a place away from their usu
a short period of time that someone spends living in a place away from their usual home, often with a particular purpose such as work, study, or rest
During her sojourn in Kyoto, Hana learned traditional tea ceremony from a local master.
during + (possessive) + sojourn + in + location
After a brief sojourn at a coastal research station, the marine biologists returned to their university.
after + a + adjective + sojourn + at + place
The writer's sojourn in rural Provence inspired the vivid descriptions of fields and markets in her novel.
文法句型
sojourn + in + location
during + (one's) + sojourn
用法筆記
Used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday conversation, 'stay', 'visit', or 'trip' are more common. Often modified by 'brief' or 'short' to emphasise the temporary nature.
sojourn — verb
- sojournpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sojournshe / she / it
- sojournedpast simple
- sojourning-ing form
1. to live somewhere other than your usual home for a brief period, usually in conn
to live somewhere other than your usual home for a brief period, usually in connection with a particular activity such as work, study, or relaxation
The archaeological team sojourned in the Jordan Valley for six weeks, excavating a Bronze Age village.
sojourn + in + region + for + time duration
Elena sojourned with her aunt in Mexico City while finishing a research project on mural painters.
sojourn + with + person + in + city
After retiring from the hospital, Dr. Okonkwo sojourned at a quiet lakeside cabin to write his memoirs.
文法句型
sojourn + in + region/city
sojourn + at + institution/place
sojourn + with + person
用法筆記
Literary or formal register. In spoken English, 'stay', 'stop over', or 'put up' are more natural. The verb must be followed by a location complement — it cannot stand alone (*'They sojourned'). Common patterns: sojourn in (region), sojourn at (building), sojourn with (person).