arrivals

IPA/əˈraɪ.vəl/
KK[ɚˈaɪvəlz]IPA/əˈraɪ.vəl/

arrivals — 名詞

  • arrivalssingular
  • arrivalsesplural

1. the moment or act of reaching a place after a journey

1.名詞B1
釋義

到達；抵達

到達某地的行為或時刻

the moment or act of reaching a place after a journey

例句

The arrival of the night train was announced over the loudspeaker.

夜班列車的到達時間透過廣播宣布了。

the arrival of — noun phrase pattern

Passengers should go to the arrivals hall to collect their luggage.

乘客應前往入境大廳領取行李。

arrivals hall — compound noun for airport areas

同義詞
  • coming

    more informal, often used for events or seasons ("the coming of spring")

  • approach

    emphasises movement nearer in time or space ("the approach of the storm")

反義詞

文法句型

the arrival of + noun

用法筆記

When referring to the general event of coming to a place, arrival is often uncountable ("shortly after arrival"). When counting separate instances ("three late arrivals"), it is countable.

常見錯誤

❌I will call you upon my arrive.
✅I will call you upon my arrival.
💡'arrival' is a noun; 'arrive' is a verb.

2. a baby who has just been born, especially when referred to affectionately or pla

2.名詞B2
釋義

新生兒

剛出生的嬰兒（親暱說法）

a baby who has just been born, especially when referred to affectionately or playfully

例句

The proud grandparents came to meet the new arrival at the hospital.

驕傲的祖父母到醫院來看這個新到的小寶貝。

new arrival — set phrase for newborn

Meilin's parents shared a photo of the latest arrival in their family.

Meilin 的父母分享了家族最新成員的照片。

同義詞
  • newborn

    more clinical or neutral; used in medical settings

  • baby

    the general term; lacks the playful connotation of new arrival

文法句型

new arrival (baby)

用法筆記

Almost always used with the modifier new ("the new arrival"). More common in informal conversation and personal announcements than in medical or clinical contexts.

3. a person who has just come to a place or joined an organisation, and is not yet

3.名詞B1
釋義

新來者

剛到某地或加入某團體的人

a person who has just come to a place or joined an organisation, and is not yet familiar with it

例句

Omar introduced himself to the other new arrivals at the orientation session.

Omar 在迎新會上向其他新進人員介紹了自己。

new arrivals — plural for people who just joined

The village school had to hire an extra teacher because of the recent arrivals.

村裡的學校因為最近來了新居民，不得不增聘一名老師。

同義詞
  • newcomer

    more common for joining a community or organisation; warmer tone

  • newbie

    very informal; often used in online or work contexts

文法句型

new arrival (person)

用法筆記

Frequently used in the plural (new arrivals) to refer to a group of people who have recently reached a place such as a city, school, or company. The singular (a new arrival) is also common.

常見錯誤

❌The arrival people are waiting at the gate.
✅The new arrivals are waiting at the gate.
💡'arrival' alone does not mean 'person'; add 'new' or 'recent' to refer to a person.

4. the point at which a person or thing reaches a particular condition, stage, or g

4.名詞B2
釋義

達成；實現

達到某個目標或狀態

the point at which a person or thing reaches a particular condition, stage, or goal after effort or time

例句

The scientist described his arrival at a major discovery after years of research.

那位科學家描述了他經多年研究後獲得重大發現的那一刻。

arrival at — pattern for reaching a milestone

Amara's arrival at the finals surprised even her own coach.

Amara 挺進決賽這件事連她自己的教練都感到意外。

同義詞
  • achievement

    focuses on the effort required; more common in everyday use

  • attainment

    even more formal; implies a deliberate effort

  • dawn

    metaphorical, used for new eras ("the dawn of a new age")

文法句型

arrival at + goal/state

用法筆記

This sense is more abstract than sense 1. It describes reaching a state ("arrival at peace") or the beginning of a period ("the arrival of democracy") rather than physical movement to a location. Common in formal writing and journalism.