touring
/ˈtʊə.rɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈʊrɪŋ] /ˈtʊr.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈʊrɪŋ] /ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)/ (ame, mw)
touring — 形容詞
- touringpositive
- more touringcomparative
- most touringsuperlative
1. describing musicians, performers, sports teams, or exhibitions that move from ci
巡迴的
到各地巡演或參賽的
describing musicians, performers, sports teams, or exhibitions that move from city to city to give shows, take part in competitions, or display their work
The touring theatre company performed in twelve cities across Japan last spring.
這個巡迴劇團去年春天在日本十二個城市演出。
touring + company — describes a performing group on tour
A touring photography exhibition will visit museums in Seoul, Taipei, and Tokyo this year.
一場攝影巡迴展今年將造訪首爾、台北和東京的博物館。
The basketball team's touring schedule included games in eight different countries.
這支籃球隊的巡迴賽程包括在八個不同國家的比賽。
The touring production of the musical drew large crowds in every city it visited.
這齣音樂劇的巡迴演出在所到每一座城市都吸引了大量觀眾。
- stationary
staying in one place; not travelling
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring company, touring team)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive). You cannot say 'the company is touring' with this adjectival meaning — use the verb 'tour' instead: 'The company is touring Europe.'
常見錯誤
2. connected with a trip where you travel to several different places for enjoyment
觀光
到多處遊覽觀光的
connected with a trip where you travel to several different places for enjoyment, especially during a holiday or vacation
Diego and Yuki bought a touring bicycle and spent the summer riding through the French countryside.
Diego 和 Yuki 買了一輛旅遊自行車，整個夏天騎行穿越法國鄉間。
touring bicycle — a bike built for long-distance travel
The travel agency offers several touring packages that include hotel stays and guided sightseeing.
這家旅行社提供多種觀光套裝行程，包含住宿和導覽服務。
Amir and Sofia packed their touring caravan and drove from Portugal to Greece in six weeks.
Amir 和 Sofia 帶著他們的旅行露營車，從葡萄牙一路開到希臘，為期六週。
A good touring map shows scenic routes, campsites, and places of interest along the way.
一張好的旅遊地圖會標示風景路線、露營地和沿途的景點。
- sightseeing
focuses on visiting attractions rather than travelling through many places
- travel
broader — any journey, not necessarily visiting multiple places
- staying
remaining in one place for the whole holiday
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring bike, touring holiday)
用法筆記
Commonly used with types of vehicle or holiday: touring bike, touring caravan, touring holiday, touring package. These are fixed compound-like expressions.
常見錯誤
3. designed for or relating to ski touring — a type of skiing in which you travel a
越野滑雪的
長距離越野滑雪用的
designed for or relating to ski touring — a type of skiing in which you travel across snow-covered landscapes over long distances rather than on prepared downhill slopes
Elena bought a new pair of touring skis that are light enough to climb uphill.
Elena 買了一副新的越野滑雪板，輕到足以爬坡使用。
touring skis — skis designed for cross-country backcountry travel
Touring boots are softer and more comfortable for walking than regular downhill ski boots.
越野滑雪靴比一般的滑雪靴更軟、更適合走路。
The shop at the foot of the mountain rents touring equipment for backcountry skiing trips.
山腳下的那家店出租越野滑雪裝備，供野外滑雪之旅使用。
Fatima adjusted her touring ski poles before setting off across the frozen lake.
Fatima 調整好她的越野滑雪杖，然後出發穿越結冰的湖面。
- backcountry skiing
broader — includes both touring and skiing on ungroomed slopes without necessarily travelling long distances
- cross-country skiing
more general; includes racing and shorter recreational skiing on groomed trails
文法句型
touring + noun (e.g. touring skis, touring boots)
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the fixed compounds 'touring skis', 'touring boots', 'touring bindings', or 'touring equipment'. These are specialist terms in winter sports.
常見錯誤
touring — 名詞
1. the work or activity of travelling to different cities or countries to give perf
巡迴；巡演
巡迴演出或比賽的活動
the work or activity of travelling to different cities or countries to give performances, take part in competitions, or present your work to audiences
After ten years of touring, the jazz band finally decided to record a studio album.
經過十年的巡演之後，這個爵士樂團終於決定錄製一張錄音室專輯。
years of touring — noun phrase describing a period spent on tour
Touring can be exhausting for young dancers who have to travel and perform every night.
對於每晚都得奔波演出的年輕舞者來說，巡演是非常耗費體力的。
The orchestra's European touring raised their international reputation and attracted new audiences.
該管弦樂團的歐洲巡演提升了他們的國際聲譽，也吸引了更多新聽眾。
The costs of touring — hotels, transport, and equipment — can be very high for a small theatre group.
巡演的成本——住宿、交通和器材——對小型劇團來說可能非常沉重。
- touring schedule
a more concrete noun phrase referring to the plan, not the activity itself
- being on the road
informal; emphasises the travel aspect rather than the performances
- recording
studio work as opposed to live performances
文法句型
touring + verb
go + touring
用法筆記
Often modified by a possessive noun showing who is touring: 'the singer's touring', 'the team's touring'. Not usually used with an article: compare 'They love touring' (activity) vs 'They went on a tour (countable event).'
常見錯誤
2. the practice of travelling to multiple towns, cities, or attractions for enjoyme
旅遊；觀光
到多處旅遊觀光的活動
the practice of travelling to multiple towns, cities, or attractions for enjoyment during a single holiday trip
Mei and Kenji spent a month touring the national parks of the western United States.
Mei 和 Kenji 花了一個月的時間在美國西部的國家公園旅遊。
touring around + area
Elena and Omar prefer touring by train — they can watch the scenery without worrying about driving.
Elena 和 Omar 比較喜歡搭火車旅遊——可以欣賞風景，不用擔心開車。
touring by + mode of transport
Bicycle touring has become increasingly popular among young Europeans looking for an active holiday.
自行車旅遊在想要度過充實假期的歐洲年輕人之間越來越受歡迎。
Motorcycle touring through the mountains of Nepal offers breathtaking views and challenging roads.
騎摩托車穿越尼泊爾山區旅遊，能欣賞壯麗景色，也能體驗崎嶇道路的挑戰。
- sightseeing
focuses on visiting attractions rather than the journey between them
- travelling around
more general; does not specifically imply a holiday
- staying put
informal; remaining in one place
文法句型
go + touring
touring + preposition (in/around/through)
用法筆記
Often combined with a means of transport: 'bicycle touring', 'motorcycle touring', 'touring by car'. The compound 'bicycle touring' functions as a single noun. 'Go touring' is a very common fixed expression.
常見錯誤
3. a winter sport in which you travel across snow-covered countryside on skis, ofte
越野滑雪
長距離越野滑雪活動
a winter sport in which you travel across snow-covered countryside on skis, often over long distances and climbing as well as descending, away from prepared resort slopes
Ski touring requires special equipment and a good understanding of avalanche safety.
越野滑雪需要特殊裝備，並且要對雪崩安全有充分的了解。
ski touring — compound noun for the activity
Pedro and Nadia went ski touring in the Austrian Alps and stayed in a mountain hut.
Pedro 和 Nadia 去奧地利阿爾卑斯山區越野滑雪，並住在山屋裡。
go ski touring — fixed expression
Many skiers prefer touring to waiting in lift lines at crowded resorts.
許多滑雪客寧可越野滑雪，也不願在擁擠的滑雪場排隊等纜車。
Ski touring demands good physical fitness because you climb uphill under your own power.
越野滑雪需要良好的體能，因為你得靠自己的力量爬坡上山。
- backcountry skiing
similar but broader — includes skiing ungroomed slopes without necessarily covering long distances
- ski mountaineering
more technical and alpine-focused, involving climbing peaks on skis
- downhill skiing
skiing on prepared resort slopes using chairlifts
文法句型
ski touring
go ski touring
用法筆記
Shortened from 'ski touring'. Used without 'ski' only when the context is clearly about skiing: 'They went touring in the backcountry.' Otherwise use the full form to avoid confusion with holiday touring.