Vzorec užití:
to cruise [somewhere]
We spent the afternoon cruising along the coast.
A délutánt azzal töltöttük, hogy kényelmes tempóban haladtunk a part mentén.
The taxi cruised slowly through the city looking for passengers.
A taxi lassan cirkált a városban, utasokat keresve.
They cruised down the highway with the windows open.
The ship cruised between the islands for a week.
She cruised past the finish line without breaking a sweat.
Učební příklady
We cruised along the river.
Kényelmes tempóban hajóztunk a folyón.
The car cruised on the road.
Az autó kényelmes tempóban haladt az úton.
They cruised to the beach.
The bus cruised through the city.
We cruised around the lake.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cruise' with 'race'. 'Cruise' means going smoothly and steadily, not fast and competitively.
Význam
Travel smoothly at steady speed
Kolokace
cruise along
|cruise down the highway
|cruise through town
|cruise the streets
Synonyma
coast (Often used for slowing down or moving without power; less about leisure.)
|
sail (More specific to boats; can imply wind power.)
Antonyma
race (Implies moving quickly and competitively rather than steadily.)
Témata
travel
|transport
|leisure
|transportation
Definice
To travel at a comfortable speed without stopping often, usually for fun.
To travel in a vehicle, especially a ship or car, at a steady, comfortable speed, often for pleasure or efficiency.
Vzorec užití:
to go on a cruise
They went on a week-long Caribbean cruise.
Egyhetes karib-tengeri hajóútra mentek.
The couple booked a luxury cruise for their honeymoon.
A pár egy luxushajóutat foglalt le a nászútjára.
A river cruise is a great way to see Europe.
Many cruises offer all-inclusive meals and activities.
Učební příklady
We went on a cruise last summer.
Tavaly nyáron elmentünk egy hajóútra.
They took a cruise to Alaska.
Alaszkai hajóútra mentek.
The cruise stopped at three islands.
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'cruise' with 'ferry'. A ferry is regular transport, not usually for vacation.
Význam
Pleasure trip by ship
Kolokace
go on a cruise
|luxury cruise
|Mediterranean cruise
|river cruise
Synonyma
voyage (More general word for a long journey by sea or in space; less associated with leisure.)
Antonyma
commute (Daily travel to work; not for leisure.)
Témata
travel
|tourism
|leisure
|transportation
Definice
A holiday trip on a ship for fun.
A journey taken on a ship for leisure, typically visiting several places during the trip.
Vzorec užití:
to cruise through [something]
She cruised through her final exams.
Simán letette a záróvizsgáit.
The team cruised to victory in the championship.
A csapat simán megszerezte a bajnoki címet.
He cruised through the interview without any preparation.
Učební příklady
I cruised through the test.
Simán megoldottam a tesztet.
They cruised to an easy win.
Simán győztek.
She cruised through her homework.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think it always means traveling; here it is about doing something easily.
Význam
Succeed without difficulty
Kolokace
cruise through exams
|cruise to victory
Synonyma
sail through (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English.)
Antonyma
struggle (To have difficulty doing something; opposite of easy success.)
Témata
achievement
|daily life
|work
|business
Definice
To succeed at something easily without trying hard.
To do something successfully with little effort or difficulty.
Vzorec užití:
to cruise [an area] for [someone/something]
Teenagers often cruise the main street on Friday nights.
Péntek esténként a tinédzserek gyakran fel-alá autóznak a főutcán, hátha összefutnak valakivel.
He was cruising downtown hoping to meet friends.
Autóval cirkált a belvárosban, hátha összefut a barátaival.
They spent the evening cruising for potential dates.
Učební příklady
We cruised the street on Saturday night.
Szombat este fel-alá autóztunk az utcán, hátha találkozunk valakivel.
He cruised downtown to meet people.
A belvárosban cirkált, hátha megismerkedik valakivel.
They cruised the park looking for friends.
Význam
Drive around seeking company
Kolokace
cruise the strip
|cruise for girls
Synonyma
prowl (Implies moving around looking for someone or something, often with predatory intent.)
Témata
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Definice
To drive slowly in an area to meet people, sometimes for romance.
To drive slowly around an area, often repeatedly, looking for social interaction or romantic/sexual partners.