traveling
/ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈævəlɪŋ] /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈævəlɪŋ] /ˈtra-və-liŋ How to pronounce traveling (audio) ˈtrav-liŋ/ (ame, mw)
traveling — noun
1. the activity of visiting or moving between different places, often over some dis
the activity of visiting or moving between different places, often over some distance for work, pleasure, or everyday needs.
Traveling for work kept Owen away from home most weekends.
traveling + for work
Bao saved all year because traveling through Spain was his dream.
After months of traveling, Lucía missed cooking in her own kitchen.
Traveling by overnight train helped Yael see more small towns.
- travel
almost identical in meaning, but it is the more neutral base form
- touring
suggests visiting several places, often for pleasure or performance
- journeying
more literary and less common in everyday speech
- staying put
informal phrase for remaining in one place
文法句型
traveling + by/for/with
用法筆記
In this sense, the form is mainly the American spelling of British 'travelling'. It is usually uncountable when you mean the general activity.
常見錯誤
traveling — adjective
- travelingpositive
- more travelingcomparative
- most travelingsuperlative
1. describing a person, group, or event that keeps moving from place to place rathe
describing a person, group, or event that keeps moving from place to place rather than working or appearing in only one location.
Zuri joined a traveling theater company that moved to a new town each week.
traveling + company/group
A traveling doctor visited the island villages when storms blocked the ferry.
The museum booked a traveling science show for schools across the county.
Christopher became a traveling sales manager and slept in hotels most nights.
- stationary
staying in one place
- local
based in one area rather than moving from place to place
文法句型
traveling + noun (person/group/show)
用法筆記
Usually comes before a noun for a worker, group, or event that moves around. It does not describe an ordinary holiday trip.
常見錯誤
2. describing an item that is made to be carried, packed, or used while someone is
describing an item that is made to be carried, packed, or used while someone is on a trip.
Sofie bought a traveling iron that fit easily into her suitcase.
traveling + item for packing
The hotel shop sold a small traveling alarm clock beside the postcards.
Darius keeps his passport in a flat traveling wallet during long flights.
Mizuki packed a lightweight traveling blanket for the overnight bus ride.
- full-sized
describes a regular item not made for carrying on trips
文法句型
traveling + noun (item/equipment)
用法筆記
Only used before nouns for portable things taken on a journey. Distinguish it from sense 1, which describes people, groups, or events that move around.