
commute
/kəˈmjuːt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3459 in the learning path
通勤;往返上班
Definitions
v. To travel regularly between home and work.
通勤;往返上班
n. A regular journey between home and work.
通勤路程
v. To replace a legal punishment with a less severe one.
减轻刑罚
Example
I commute by train and usually read a book.
我坐火车上下班,路上通常会看书。
Employees who commute long distances may experience greater stress and have less time for family activities.
长距离通勤的员工可能承受更大压力,陪伴家人的时间也更少。
Collocations
- commute to work
- daily commute
- commute by train
- commute a sentence
Word family
- commuter (n.)
- commuting (n.)
Usage tip
通勤用 commute to work;减刑用 commute a sentence。
FAQ
- What does commute mean?
- To travel regularly between home and work. A regular journey between home and work. To replace a legal punishment with a less severe one.
- How is commute pronounced?
- UK /kəˈmjuːt/, US /kəˈmjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.