cruise
gb/kɹˈuz/ us/kɹˈuz/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2900
kényelmes tempóban halad, cirkál, hajóút, hajós körutazás, simán boldogul, simán győz, simán nyer, fel-alá autózik
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cruise' with 'race'. 'Cruise' means going smoothly and steadily, not fast and competitively.
Σημασία
Travel smoothly at steady speed
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cruise along
|cruise down the highway
|cruise through town
|cruise the streets
Συνώνυμα
coast (Often used for slowing down or moving without power; less about leisure.)
|
sail (More specific to boats; can imply wind power.)
Αντώνυμα
race (Implies moving quickly and competitively rather than steadily.)
Θέματα
travel
|transport
|leisure
|transportation
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
2
hajóút
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We went on a cruise last summer.
Tavaly nyáron elmentünk egy hajóútra.
They took a cruise to Alaska.
Alaszkai hajóútra mentek.
My parents love cruises.
The cruise stopped at three islands.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'cruise' with 'ferry'. A ferry is regular transport, not usually for vacation.
Σημασία
Pleasure trip by ship
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
go on a cruise
|luxury cruise
|Mediterranean cruise
|river cruise
Συνώνυμα
voyage (More general word for a long journey by sea or in space; less associated with leisure.)
Αντώνυμα
commute (Daily travel to work; not for leisure.)
Θέματα
travel
|tourism
|leisure
|transportation
Ορισμός
A holiday trip on a ship for fun.
A journey taken on a ship for leisure, typically visiting several places during the trip.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
INFORMAL
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I cruised through the test.
Simán megoldottam a tesztet.
They cruised to an easy win.
Simán győztek.
She cruised through her homework.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think it always means traveling; here it is about doing something easily.
Σημασία
Succeed without difficulty
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cruise through exams
|cruise to victory
Συνώνυμα
sail through (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English.)
Αντώνυμα
struggle (To have difficulty doing something; opposite of easy success.)
Θέματα
achievement
|daily life
|work
|business
Ορισμός
To succeed at something easily without trying hard.
To do something successfully with little effort or difficulty.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
SLANG
4
cirkál
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Drive around seeking company
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cruise the strip
|cruise for girls
Συνώνυμα
prowl (Implies moving around looking for someone or something, often with predatory intent.)
Θέματα
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
cruise
IPA
GB/kɹˈuz/
US/kɹˈuz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cruise (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (cruise)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: cruise
- Plural: cruises
Verb
- Base: cruise
- 3rd Person Singular: cruises
- Present Participle: cruising
- Past: cruised
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
cruises
noun
cruising
verb
cruised
verb
Core family
cruiser
noun
Εκφράσεις
cruise control
1/kɹˈuz kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Automatic vehicle speed system
A part of a car that keeps it moving at the same speed without using your foot on the pedal.
Παραδείγματα
- I set the cruise control at 65 miles per hour.
- Cruise control makes long drives more comfortable.
cruise through
1/kɹˈuz θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
informal
Complete easily and quickly
To do something quickly and without problems.
Παραδείγματα
- She cruised through her homework in no time.
- The team cruised through their first match.
cruise to victory
1/kɹˈuz tə vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
Win easily and confidently
To win something without much effort or difficulty.
Παραδείγματα
- The home team cruised to victory in the final game.
- They cruised to victory with a big lead.
go on a cruise
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ə kɹˈuz/
fixed phrase
Take holiday trip by ship
To take a holiday trip on a ship for fun.
Παραδείγματα
- We plan to go on a cruise to the Mediterranean next year.
- They went on a cruise for their anniversary.