| 单词 | vacation |
| 释义 | vacation (once / 479 pages) nv A vacation is a time specifically set aside for enjoyment or relaxation, like a dream vacation to Hawaii. Vacation began as an Old French word, meaning "freedom or release" from an activity or occupation — like summer vacation. There's no school. During summer vacation, you'll do lots of things — but you won't be in school. You might even go somewhere for a vacation. Another meaning of vacation is "voiding something legal," like the vacation of the old law about not tying your horse in front of City Hall. WORD FAMILYvacation: vacationed, vacationer, vacationing, vacationist, vacations+/vacate: vacated, vacates, vacating, vacation/vacationer: vacationers/vacationing: vacationings/vacationist: vacationists USAGE EXAMPLESOfficials did not release his name but said the man was vacationing in the area with friends. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) “My grandma and grandpa plan their vacations around my schedule.” Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Describing the spas as “a mini vacation spot in the city,” a South Korean government-run website counted 1,800 such locations across the country. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure we get two weeks of vacation every summer Syn|Hypo|Hyper holiday half-term a short vacation about halfway through a school term vacinformal term for vacation field day, outing, picnica day devoted to an outdoor social gathering honeymoona holiday taken by a newly married couple paid vacationa vacation from work by an employee with pay granted leisure, leisure time time available for ease and relaxation 2n the act of making something legally void Hyper abrogation, annulment, repeal the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation 3v spend or take a vacation Syn|Hypo|Hyper holiday honeymoon spend a holiday after one's marriage pass, spend pass time in a specific way |
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