expeditions
expeditions — 名詞
1. a planned trip made by a group of people to a distant place for a specific purpo
遠征
為特定目的組織的長途旅行
a planned trip made by a group of people to a distant place for a specific purpose, such as scientific research, exploration, or adventure.
The research expedition to Antarctica studied the effects of climate change on penguin colonies.
前往南極的研究遠征隊觀察了氣候變化對企鵝群落的影響。
scientific context: research expedition to + [place]
Amara and her team prepared for a six-month expedition across the Sahara Desert.
Amara 和她的團隊為期六個月橫越撒哈拉沙漠的遠征做準備。
Kenji joined an expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with experienced guides.
Kenji 加入了一支由經驗豐富的嚮導帶領的遠征隊，攀登吉力馬札羅山。
The museum sponsored an expedition to uncover ancient ruins in the jungle.
博物館資助了一支遠征隊前往叢林發掘古遺跡。
Fatima read about famous polar expeditions before joining one herself.
Fatima 閱讀了許多關於著名極地遠征的書籍，後來自己也加入了一支遠征隊。
- journey
a more general word for travelling from one place to another; can be short or long
- voyage
specifically a long trip by sea or through space
- trek
a long and difficult journey on foot, often through rough country
- exploration
focuses on discovering unknown or unfamiliar places
文法句型
expedition to + [place]
expedition to + [infinitive]
on an expedition
常見錯誤
2. the group of people, together with their vehicles, animals, and equipment, who t
遠征隊
參與遠征的全體人員與裝備
the group of people, together with their vehicles, animals, and equipment, who take part in an organized journey to a distant place.
The entire expedition gathered around the campfire to discuss the next day's route.
整支遠征隊圍坐在營火旁討論隔天的行進路線。
the entire expedition (group as a whole)
Dr. Nakamura led an expedition of twenty scientists and fifty porters through the valley.
Nakamura 博士率領一支由二十位科學家和五十名挑夫組成的遠征隊穿越山谷。
led an expedition of + [number] + [people]
The expedition lost two vehicles when the ice on the river began to break apart.
遠征隊在河面冰層開始碎裂時損失了兩輛車。
The whole expedition took shelter in a cave during the sudden snowstorm.
整支遠征隊在突如其來的暴風雪中躲進一個洞穴避難。
文法句型
the expedition + [singular/plural verb]
the whole expedition
用法筆記
Often used as a collective noun. In British English, it can take a singular verb when the group acts as a unit ('the expedition is preparing') or a plural verb for individual members ('the expedition are preparing'). Works like 'team' or 'crew'.
常見錯誤
3. the quality of acting quickly and efficiently when completing a task or dealing
迅速；快速
完成工作的速度與效率
the quality of acting quickly and efficiently when completing a task or dealing with a situation.
The contractor promised to handle the repairs with all due expedition.
承包商承諾會以最快的速度處理修繕工作。
fixed phrase: with all due expedition
The legal team handled the case with remarkable expedition to meet the court deadline.
法務團隊以驚人的效率處理該案件，以趕上法院期限。
The hospital administration promised to deal with the complaints with expedition.
醫院管理部門承諾會迅速處理投訴。
The customs officers processed our documents with great expedition and courtesy.
海關人員以極高的效率和禮貌處理了我們的文件。
- speed
the general quality of being fast; neutral register
- promptness
the quality of acting without delay; slightly formal
- efficiency
doing things well without wasting time or resources
文法句型
with expedition
with all due expedition
用法筆記
Formal or dated usage, most common in legal or bureaucratic writing in the fixed phrase 'with all due expedition.' Rare in everyday conversation, where 'speed' or 'efficiency' are preferred.