expedition
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4444 in the learning path
远征；考察；探险
Definitions
n. An organised journey made for exploration or a specific purpose.
远征；考察；探险
n. A group of people travelling together to explore or investigate.
探险队；考察队
Example
We packed warm clothes for our expedition into the mountains.
我们为进山探险打包了保暖衣物。
A scientific expedition to the polar regions collected valuable evidence of changes in sea ice.
一支前往极地的科学考察队收集了海冰变化的重要证据。
Collocations
- a scientific expedition
- go on an expedition
- lead an expedition
- an expedition to Antarctica
Word family
- expeditionary (adj.)
Usage tip
expedition多指有组织、有特定目的的远行。
FAQ
- What does expedition mean?
- An organised journey made for exploration or a specific purpose. A group of people travelling together to explore or investigate.
- How is expedition pronounced?
- UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/, US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
