| 单词 | excursion |
| 释义 | excursion —excursional, excursionary, adj. /ik skerr"zheuhn, -sheuhn/, n. 1. a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return: a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion. 2. a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate: weekend excursions to mountain resorts. 3. the group of persons making such a journey: an excursion of tourists. 4. a deviation or digression: excursions into futile philosophizing. 5. Physics. the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation. 6. an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown. 7. Mach. a. the range of stroke of any moving part. b. the stroke itself. 8. Obs. a sally or raid. v.i. 9. to go on or take an excursion. adj. 10. of, pertaining to, or intended for use on excursions: an excursion fare; an excursion bus. [1565-75; < L excursion- (s. of excursio). See EXCURSUS, -ION] |
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