sightseeing
/ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1770 in the learning path
观光；游览
Definitions
n. the activity of visiting interesting places as a tourist
观光；游览
Example
We spent the morning sightseeing around the old harbour.
我们花了一上午在老港口一带观光。
Sightseeing tours can support local economies, especially when visitors choose guides and businesses from the community.
观光游览能促进当地经济，尤其是在游客选择当地社区的导游和商家时。
Collocations
- go sightseeing
- a sightseeing tour
- a sightseeing bus
Word family
- sightsee (v.)
- sightseer (n.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；说go sightseeing，不加a。
FAQ
- What does sightseeing mean?
- the activity of visiting interesting places as a tourist
- How is sightseeing pronounced?
- UK /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/, US /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
