fast travel

IPA/ˈfɑːst ˌtræv.əl/
IPA/ˈfæst ˌtræv.əl/

fast travel — 名詞

1. the capacity to move between places at high speed, made possible by modern trans

1.名詞B1
釋義

快速交通

藉助現代交通工具高速移動的能力

the capacity to move between places at high speed, made possible by modern transport like planes, trains, and cars

例句

Léa relies on fast travel for her weekly trips between Paris and Lyon.

Léa 每週往返巴黎和里昂都依賴快速交通。

Fast travel made it possible for Hiro to attend the conference in London.

快速交通讓 Hiro 能夠參加在倫敦舉行的會議。

collocation: fast travel + made it possible

同義詞
  • rapid transit

    narrower term for urban public transport systems like subways and light rail

  • high-speed rail

    specifically refers to dedicated fast train services, not air or road

  • express transport

    emphasises fewer stops rather than raw speed; an express bus may not be particularly fast

反義詞
  • slow travel

    a style of travel that prioritises deep cultural experience over speed

用法筆記

Often contrasted with 'slow travel', which values taking time to enjoy the journey itself rather than reaching the destination quickly.

常見錯誤

The fast travel makes life easier.
Fast travel makes life easier.
💡no article is needed when speaking about the general concept.

2. a feature in video games that lets a player instantly jump from one map location

2.名詞B2
釋義

傳送功能

電玩中讓角色瞬間跳到地圖另一處的功能

a feature in video games that lets a player instantly jump from one map location to another without crossing the space in between

例句

Tara used fast travel to jump from the forest village to the desert city.

Tara 使用傳送功能從森林村莊跳到沙漠城市。

In most open-world games, fast travel saves you from walking across the entire map.

在多數開放世界遊戲中,傳送功能讓你免去徒步橫跨整張地圖。

同義詞
  • teleport

    a more general sci-fi term; fast travel is the specific gaming-mechanic name

  • warp

    similar instant-travel mechanic, often with a stronger sci-fi or magical tone

用法筆記

Specific to video games. Unlike sense 1 (noun), this describes an instant teleportation mechanic, not real-world transport.

常見錯誤

I used a fast travel to reach the castle.
I used fast travel to reach the castle.
💡fast travel is uncountable in this gaming sense.

fast travel — 動詞