touring
/ˈtʊə.rɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈʊrɪŋ] /ˈtʊr.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈʊrɪŋ] /ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)/ (ame, mw)
touring — adjective
- touringpositive
- more touringcomparative
- most touringsuperlative
1. describing musicians, performers, sports teams, or exhibitions that move from ci
describing musicians, performers, sports teams, or exhibitions that move from city to city to give shows, take part in competitions, or display their work
The touring theatre company performed in twelve cities across Japan last spring.
touring + company — describes a performing group on tour
A touring photography exhibition will visit museums in Seoul, Taipei, and Tokyo this year.
The basketball team's touring schedule included games in eight different countries.
The touring production of the musical drew large crowds in every city it visited.
- stationary
staying in one place; not travelling
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring company, touring team)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive). You cannot say 'the company is touring' with this adjectival meaning — use the verb 'tour' instead: 'The company is touring Europe.'
常見錯誤
2. connected with a trip where you travel to several different places for enjoyment
connected with a trip where you travel to several different places for enjoyment, especially during a holiday or vacation
Diego and Yuki bought a touring bicycle and spent the summer riding through the French countryside.
touring bicycle — a bike built for long-distance travel
The travel agency offers several touring packages that include hotel stays and guided sightseeing.
Amir and Sofia packed their touring caravan and drove from Portugal to Greece in six weeks.
A good touring map shows scenic routes, campsites, and places of interest along the way.
- sightseeing
focuses on visiting attractions rather than travelling through many places
- travel
broader — any journey, not necessarily visiting multiple places
- staying
remaining in one place for the whole holiday
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring bike, touring holiday)
用法筆記
Commonly used with types of vehicle or holiday: touring bike, touring caravan, touring holiday, touring package. These are fixed compound-like expressions.
常見錯誤
3. designed for or relating to ski touring — a type of skiing in which you travel a
designed for or relating to ski touring — a type of skiing in which you travel across snow-covered landscapes over long distances rather than on prepared downhill slopes
Elena bought a new pair of touring skis that are light enough to climb uphill.
touring skis — skis designed for cross-country backcountry travel
Touring boots are softer and more comfortable for walking than regular downhill ski boots.
The shop at the foot of the mountain rents touring equipment for backcountry skiing trips.
Fatima adjusted her touring ski poles before setting off across the frozen lake.
- backcountry skiing
broader — includes both touring and skiing on ungroomed slopes without necessarily travelling long distances
- cross-country skiing
more general; includes racing and shorter recreational skiing on groomed trails
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring skis, touring boots)
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the fixed compounds 'touring skis', 'touring boots', 'touring bindings', or 'touring equipment'. These are specialist terms in winter sports.
常見錯誤
touring — noun
1. the work or activity of travelling to different cities or countries to give perf
the work or activity of travelling to different cities or countries to give performances, take part in competitions, or present your work to audiences
After ten years of touring, the jazz band finally decided to record a studio album.
years of touring — noun phrase describing a period spent on tour
Touring can be exhausting for young dancers who have to travel and perform every night.
The orchestra's European touring raised their international reputation and attracted new audiences.
The costs of touring — hotels, transport, and equipment — can be very high for a small theatre group.
- touring schedule
a more concrete noun phrase referring to the plan, not the activity itself
- being on the road
informal; emphasises the travel aspect rather than the performances
- recording
studio work as opposed to live performances
文法句型
touring + verb
go + touring
用法筆記
Often modified by a possessive noun showing who is touring: 'the singer's touring', 'the team's touring'. Not usually used with an article: compare 'They love touring' (activity) vs 'They went on a tour (countable event).'
常見錯誤
2. the practice of travelling to multiple towns, cities, or attractions for enjoyme
the practice of travelling to multiple towns, cities, or attractions for enjoyment during a single holiday trip
Mei and Kenji spent a month touring the national parks of the western United States.
touring around + area
Elena and Omar prefer touring by train — they can watch the scenery without worrying about driving.
touring by + mode of transport
Bicycle touring has become increasingly popular among young Europeans looking for an active holiday.
Motorcycle touring through the mountains of Nepal offers breathtaking views and challenging roads.
- sightseeing
focuses on visiting attractions rather than the journey between them
- travelling around
more general; does not specifically imply a holiday
- staying put
informal; remaining in one place
文法句型
go + touring
touring + preposition (in/around/through)
用法筆記
Often combined with a means of transport: 'bicycle touring', 'motorcycle touring', 'touring by car'. The compound 'bicycle touring' functions as a single noun. 'Go touring' is a very common fixed expression.
常見錯誤
3. a winter sport in which you travel across snow-covered countryside on skis, ofte
a winter sport in which you travel across snow-covered countryside on skis, often over long distances and climbing as well as descending, away from prepared resort slopes
Ski touring requires special equipment and a good understanding of avalanche safety.
ski touring — compound noun for the activity
Pedro and Nadia went ski touring in the Austrian Alps and stayed in a mountain hut.
go ski touring — fixed expression
Many skiers prefer touring to waiting in lift lines at crowded resorts.
Ski touring demands good physical fitness because you climb uphill under your own power.
- backcountry skiing
similar but broader — includes skiing ungroomed slopes without necessarily covering long distances
- ski mountaineering
more technical and alpine-focused, involving climbing peaks on skis
- downhill skiing
skiing on prepared resort slopes using chairlifts
文法句型
ski touring
go ski touring
用法筆記
Shortened from 'ski touring'. Used without 'ski' only when the context is clearly about skiing: 'They went touring in the backcountry.' Otherwise use the full form to avoid confusion with holiday touring.