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expedition

释义

expedition

noun countable

UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	expedition
plural	expeditions

1
a long journey organized for a particular purpose, especially to a dangerous or distant place
expedition to:
the 1910 expedition to Antarctica led by Captain Scott
make/mount/undertake an expedition:
We are hoping to mount the first manned expedition to Mars by 2020.
on an expedition:
She died while on an expedition to Peru to study nocturnal mammals.
Synonyms and related words
Journeys
awayday
circuit
commute
1. 1a
  a group of people who go on an expedition
  The expedition successfully reached the top of Mt Everest.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of people with shared interests or aims
  association
  commission
  organization
2
a short journey somewhere, especially for pleasure
We plan to go on a shopping expedition.
Synonyms and related words
Journeys
awayday
circuit
commute
3
a long journey made by soldiers in order to attack a particular place or group of people
Rumours spread amongst the rebels that a massive punitive expedition against them was being prepared.
Synonyms and related words
Wars, battles and military manoeuvres
war
battle
campaign

expedition

noun countable

US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	expedition
plural	expeditions

1
a long trip organized for a particular purpose, especially to a dangerous or distant place
expedition to:
the 1910 expedition to Antarctica led by Captain Scott
make/mount/undertake an expedition:
We are hoping to mount the first manned expedition to Mars by 2020.
on an expedition:
She died while on an expedition to Peru to study nocturnal mammals.
Synonyms and related words
Journeys
awayday
circuit
commute
1. 1a
  a group of people who go on an expedition
  The expedition successfully reached the top of Mt. Everest.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of people with shared interests or aims
  association
  commission
  organization
2
a short trip somewhere, especially for pleasure
We plan to go on a shopping expedition.
Synonyms and related words
Journeys
awayday
circuit
commute
3
a long journey made by soldiers in order to attack a particular place or group of people
Rumors spread amongst the rebels that a massive punitive expedition against them was being prepared.
Synonyms and related words
Wars, battles and military maneuvers
war
battle
campaign

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