hospitality
/ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌhä-spə-ˈta-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)
hospitality — 名詞
1. The warm and generous way you behave towards people who come to visit you, makin
熱情待客
對訪客友善歡迎的態度
The warm and generous way you behave towards people who come to visit you, making sure they feel welcome and looked after.
When we arrived at her house, Anya greeted us with such warmth and hospitality that we felt completely at ease.
我們抵達 Anya 家時，她以滿滿的溫暖和熱情接待我們，讓我們感覺非常自在。
The mountain villagers are famous for their hospitality, often inviting strangers to share a meal with their family.
那座山村的居民以熱情好客聞名，時常邀請陌生人與他們一家人共進晚餐。
collocation: famous for their hospitality
The Watanabe family showed us true hospitality by cooking a special dinner and giving us the best room.
Watanabe 一家人展現了真正的待客之道，為我們下廚做了特別的晚餐，還把最好的房間讓給我們。
In many cultures, hospitality towards guests is considered an important duty that everyone should follow.
在許多文化中，對客人展現熱情款待被視為一項重要的責任，每個人都應該遵守。
- welcome
more concrete — emphasises the act of receiving someone rather than the ongoing attitude
- warmth
focuses on the emotional quality rather than the specific actions of hosting
- generosity
broader — not limited to hosting; can refer to giving in general
用法筆記
Often describes the attitude and actions of a host in a home setting, especially the effort to make guests feel comfortable.
常見錯誤
2. The food, drinks, and leisure offerings made available by a company or other org
招待服務
機構提供的餐飲娛樂接待
The food, drinks, and leisure offerings made available by a company or other organization to its visitors, clients, or business guests during formal visits or events.
The conference organisers set up a hospitality lounge where attendees could enjoy free coffee and pastries between sessions.
會議主辦單位設置了一個招待休息區，與會者可以在會議空檔享用免費的咖啡和點心。
collocation: hospitality lounge
Mert's company offered its top clients a weekend of hospitality with a boat trip and dinner at a famous restaurant.
Mert 的公司為頂級客戶提供了週末招待活動，包含乘船出遊和在一間知名餐廳用餐。
The hospital offers a hospitality service that provides light drinks and magazines to families waiting for news about a patient.
那家醫院提供訪客服務，為等候病患消息的家屬準備輕食飲料和雜誌。
Corporate hospitality is a common way for businesses in Taiwan to build stronger relationships with their overseas partners.
企業招待在台灣是一種常見的方式，用以與海外合作夥伴建立更穩固的關係。
- entertainment
narrower — focuses on leisure activities, not the full range of services or food
- catering
restricted to food and drink; does not include entertainment or services
用法筆記
Often appears in business contexts referring to events or services paid for by a company. Frequently appears as a modifier: 'hospitality suite', 'hospitality lounge', 'hospitality package'.
3. The business sector made up of hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other place
餐旅業
餐飲住宿等服務行業
The business sector made up of hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other places that serve customers with food, drinks, accommodation, or entertainment.
After studying hospitality management at university, Christopher took a job as the manager of a large hotel in Kaohsiung.
Christopher 在大學攻讀餐旅管理後，在高雄一間大型飯店擔任經理。
collocation: hospitality management
The hospitality industry was hit hard by the pandemic, with many hotels and restaurants forced to close temporarily.
餐旅業在疫情期間遭受重創，許多飯店和餐廳被迫暫時關閉。
collocation: hospitality industry
Tendai works in hospitality as a chef at a busy restaurant near the night market.
Tendai 在餐飲業工作，於一間夜市附近的熱門餐廳擔任主廚。
A degree in hospitality can lead to careers in hotel management, event planning, or restaurant operations.
餐旅管理學位可以引導你進入飯店管理、活動策劃或餐廳營運等職涯領域。
- hotel and catering industry
more specific and formal; commonly used in British English
- tourism
broader — includes travel, attractions, and transport, not just food and accommodation
用法筆記
Used as a shorthand for 'the hospitality industry'. Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense refers to a career field or economic sector rather than a type of behaviour or service.