cruise
/kruːz/ (bre, ipa) · /kruːz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrüz/ (ame, mw)
cruise — 名詞
- cruisesingular
- cruisesplural
1. a trip on a ship, taken for enjoyment and relaxation, with planned stops at diff
郵輪之旅
搭乘郵輪旅遊並停靠多個港口的行程
a trip on a ship, taken for enjoyment and relaxation, with planned stops at different coastal towns, islands, or cities so passengers can explore each place
The Zhang family booked a seven-day cruise around the Greek islands.
張家預訂了一趟為期七天的希臘群島郵輪之旅。
cruise + around + place name
My grandmother saved for years to afford a cruise through the Norwegian fjords.
我祖母存了好幾年的錢，才負擔得起一趟挪威峽灣的郵輪之旅。
The cruise offered guided tours at every port, from ancient temples to local food markets.
這趟郵輪之旅在每個港口都安排了導覽行程，從古廟到當地美食市場都有。
Instead of flying to Europe, the Watanabes decided to take a transatlantic cruise.
渡邊家決定不飛歐洲，而是搭乘橫跨大西洋的郵輪之旅。
文法句型
cruise + around/through + place
take a cruise
go on a cruise
用法筆記
Commonly used with go on (go on a cruise) or take (take a cruise). The ship is called a cruise ship or cruise liner, and the destination ports are called ports of call.
常見錯誤
cruise — 動詞
- cruisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- cruises3rd person singular
- cruising-ing form
- cruisedpast simple
1. to travel on a boat or ship as a way of relaxing and seeing different places, us
乘船漫遊
搭乘船隻四處旅遊放鬆
to travel on a boat or ship as a way of relaxing and seeing different places, usually stopping at several ports along the way
Every winter, Ramón and his wife cruise around the Caribbean on a small yacht.
每年冬天，Ramón 和妻子都會乘著小帆船在加勒比海漫遊。
cruise around + region — destination pattern
The ship will cruise past glaciers and remote fishing villages on its way to Alaska.
這艘船將航向阿拉斯加，沿途經過冰川和偏遠的漁村。
After retiring, Beatriz plans to cruise through the Mediterranean with her cousins.
退休後，Beatriz 打算和表親們一起乘船漫遊地中海。
Adina and her classmates are saving up to go cruising along the coast of Vietnam.
Adina 和同學們正在存錢，打算沿著越南海岸乘船漫遊。
文法句型
cruise + around/through/across + place
go cruising
用法筆記
Often used with go + -ing form (go cruising) to describe the activity in general. The verb focuses on the relaxed, pleasure-focused nature of the journey, not just moving from point A to point B.
常見錯誤
2. to move at a steady, moderate pace that feels comfortable over long distances an
定速行駛
以穩定中速長途行駛或飛行
to move at a steady, moderate pace that feels comfortable over long distances and does not burn too much fuel — used especially of cars, trucks, and aircraft
The delivery truck cruised along the highway at exactly ninety kilometres per hour.
那輛貨車以時速正好九十公里的速度沿著高速公路行駛。
cruise along + road + at + speed
Samir turned on the cruise control and let the car cruise across the desert road.
Samir 開啟了定速巡航系統，讓車子平穩地駛過沙漠公路。
Electric cars are designed to cruise at lower speeds so the battery lasts longer.
電動車的設計是以較低速度行駛，以延長電池續航力。
Once the plane reached thirty-five thousand feet, it cruised comfortably above the clouds.
飛機爬升到三萬五千英尺後，平穩地在雲層上方飛行。
文法句型
cruise + at + speed
cruise + along/on/down + road/highway
用法筆記
Commonly appears with cruise control, a car feature that keeps the vehicle at a fixed speed. For aircraft, the cruising altitude is the height at which the plane flies most efficiently after take-off. This sense is neutral and positive — the vehicle is operating smoothly, not urgently.
常見錯誤
3. to drive or walk slowly through an area while hoping to find a particular person
四處搜尋
開車或步行緩慢尋找目標
to drive or walk slowly through an area while hoping to find a particular person, a place to stop, or an opportunity; to patrol an area in a searching way
A police car cruised slowly through the housing estate, watching for anything unusual.
一輛警車在住宅區裡緩慢巡邏，留意任何不尋常的情況。
intransitive: cruise + through + area
Gabriel cruised past the café twice, hoping to spot Manuela among the outdoor tables.
Gabriel 開車經過那家咖啡廳兩次，希望能看到 Manuela 坐在戶外座位區。
Taxi drivers often cruise the streets near the central station looking for passengers.
計程車司機常常在中央車站附近的街道上繞來繞去找客人。
Henrik cruised the parking lot for ten minutes before finally finding a space.
Henrik 在停車場繞了十分鐘，才終於找到一個車位。
文法句型
cruise + around/through + area
cruise + place + for + target
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (cruise the streets) or intransitively (cruise around the block). The searching is implied but not always stated explicitly. When the target is a parking spot or a fare, the tone is neutral; when looking for a person, it can suggest either purposefulness or aimlessness.
常見錯誤
4. to move forward smoothly and effortlessly, as if carried by a natural force, wit
悠然滑行
輕鬆不費力地向前移動
to move forward smoothly and effortlessly, as if carried by a natural force, without needing to hurry or struggle
The eagle cruised on the warm air currents high above the valley.
那隻老鷹乘著暖氣流在山谷上空翱翔，幾乎不需要拍動翅膀。
subject = bird, natural effortless movement
Mira cruised effortlessly through the crowded market, weaving between the stalls.
Mira 輕鬆自在地穿梭在擁擠的市場裡，靈巧地在各個攤位之間走動。
The kiteboarder cruised across the bay with the wind pulling him forward.
風箏衝浪手乘著風，悠然滑過海灣。
Zola cruised past the other runners on the final lap without breaking a sweat.
Zola 在最後一圈輕鬆超越其他跑者，連大氣都沒喘一下。
文法句型
cruise + through + medium/space
cruise + past/across + object
用法筆記
Describes graceful, unforced movement through any medium — air, water, or a crowd. The connotation is always positive and elegant. Distinguish from sense 2 (steady vehicle speed) where the emphasis is on fuel efficiency and control, not grace.
常見錯誤
5. to get through a stage, task, or competition so easily that you seem to be movin
輕鬆過關
毫不費力地完成任務或取勝
to get through a stage, task, or competition so easily that you seem to be moving forward with no effort at all, as if everything is naturally going your way
The top seed cruised through the opening round without losing a single game.
那位頭號種子選手輕鬆打進第一輪，一局都沒輸。
cruise through + competition round
Once the main project is done, we can cruise through the final week.
主要專案完成後，最後一週我們就可以輕鬆度過了。
Élise cruised past the other candidates in the interview stage with total confidence.
Élise 在面試階段自信滿滿地輕鬆超越了其他應徵者。
Bao cruised to the top of the maths class after a few weeks of tutoring.
Bao 在接受幾個星期的課後輔導後，輕鬆在數學課上名列前茅。
- breeze through
slightly more informal; implies the task was very easy
- sail through
very similar to cruise through; sail is slightly more common in British English
- romp
British informal; suggests a playful, easy win, especially in sports
- struggle through
implies difficulty and effort, the opposite of cruising
- flounder
suggests confusion and difficulty, especially in a task
文法句型
cruise + through + task/test/stage
cruise + to + victory/win
用法筆記
Frequently followed by through (an exam, a round, a project) or to (a win, a title, the top). This sense is figurative and always carries a positive, almost admiring tone — the person makes success look easy.
常見錯誤
6. to visit bars, clubs, parks, or other public places with the aim of finding some
獵豔
在公共場所尋找性伴侶
to visit bars, clubs, parks, or other public places with the aim of finding someone willing to have casual sex, often without a prior arrangement
Late at night, some people cruise certain bars and clubs looking for casual encounters.
深夜時，有些人會到特定的酒吧和夜店尋找一夜情。
transitive: cruise + place
The council installed brighter lights to stop drivers cruising the area for sex workers.
市議會安裝了更明亮的街燈，以阻止駕駛人在該地區繞路尋找性工作者。
In some cities, certain parks are known as places where men cruise for anonymous partners.
在某些城市，特定的公園被認為是男性尋找匿名性伴侶的場所。
Online dating has largely replaced the practice of physically cruising public spaces for partners.
線上約會在很大程度上已經取代了在公共場所實際繞路尋找伴侶的做法。
文法句型
cruise + place + for + partner
go cruising
用法筆記
This sense is informal and can be offensive in some contexts. It is most commonly associated with gay male cruising culture but is not exclusive to it. The term is generally considered impolite in formal conversation. In modern usage, dating apps have largely replaced physical cruising in public spaces.