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