Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cruise' with 'race'. 'Cruise' means going smoothly and steadily, not fast and competitively.
Merkitys
Travel smoothly at steady speed
Kollokaatiot
cruise along
|cruise down the highway
|cruise through town
|cruise the streets
Synonyymit
coast (Often used for slowing down or moving without power; less about leisure.)
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sail (More specific to boats; can imply wind power.)
Antonyymit
race (Implies moving quickly and competitively rather than steadily.)
Teemat
travel
|transport
|leisure
|transportation
Määritelmä
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.
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'cruise' with 'ferry'. A ferry is regular transport, not usually for vacation.
Merkitys
Pleasure trip by ship
Kollokaatiot
go on a cruise
|luxury cruise
|Mediterranean cruise
|river cruise
Synonyymit
voyage (More general word for a long journey by sea or in space; less associated with leisure.)
Antonyymit
commute (Daily travel to work; not for leisure.)
Teemat
travel
|tourism
|leisure
|transportation
Määritelmä
A holiday trip on a ship for fun.
A journey taken on a ship for leisure, typically visiting several places during the trip.
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
I cruised through the test.
Simán megoldottam a tesztet.
They cruised to an easy win.
Simán győztek.
She cruised through her homework.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think it always means traveling; here it is about doing something easily.
Merkitys
Succeed without difficulty
Kollokaatiot
cruise through exams
|cruise to victory
Synonyymit
sail through (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in British English.)
Antonyymit
struggle (To have difficulty doing something; opposite of easy success.)
Teemat
achievement
|daily life
|work
|business
Määritelmä
To succeed at something easily without trying hard.
To do something successfully with little effort or difficulty.
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Merkitys
Drive around seeking company
Kollokaatiot
cruise the strip
|cruise for girls
Synonyymit
prowl (Implies moving around looking for someone or something, often with predatory intent.)
Teemat
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Määritelmä
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.