tourism

/ˈtʊərɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʊrɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm/ (ame, mw)

tourism — noun

1. the industry of helping people travel to different places for enjoyment, coverin

1.名詞A2
釋義

the industry of helping people travel to different places for enjoyment, covering everything from flights and accommodation to guided tours and local attractions

例句

The COVID-19 pandemic severely damaged tourism in many Southeast Asian countries.

collocation: tourism in [region/country]

The growing tourism industry in Hualien helped Lien's family find jobs after the factory closed.

tourism industry + creates opportunities

同義詞
  • travel industry

    broader term that also covers business travel and corporate trips

  • hospitality industry

    focuses on hotels, restaurants, and customer services rather than the full travel experience

  • visitor economy

    more formal term used in government and economic policy reports

文法句型

tourism + in + [place]

用法筆記

Tourism is an uncountable noun; it refers to the industry as a whole, not to the act of travelling. To describe the activity, use 'travelling' or 'going on holiday'.

常見錯誤

❌Tourism is important for economy.
✅Tourism is important for the economy.
💡'economy' needs the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific country's economy.
❌I like tourism.
✅I like travelling.
💡'tourism' is the industry, not the personal activity of visiting places.