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excursion

B1 noun #8,000 가장 일반적인 11분 분량

excursion

상위 8,000

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설명 excursion in your Level:

An excursion is a short trip. It is like a small holiday for one day. You go to a place, look at things, and come home. For example, 'I go on an excursion to the zoo.' You usually go with other people, like your friends or your school class. It is for fun. You do not go for work. It is longer than a walk but shorter than a long vacation.

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At the A2 level, an excursion is a planned trip that you take for pleasure. You can go on a day excursion to a nearby city or a museum. Usually, you use the verbs 'go on' or 'take'. For example: 'We took an excursion to the beach last Sunday.' It is a countable noun, so you say 'one excursion' or 'two excursions'. It is a more formal word than 'trip'.

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For B1 learners, 'excursion' refers to a short journey, often organized for a group. It is a key word in the travel and tourism industry. You might see it in a holiday brochure, such as 'optional shore excursions'. It implies a specific destination and a clear schedule. You should know common collocations like 'school excursion' or 'guided excursion'. It is a great word to use instead of 'trip' when you want to sound more precise.

At B2, you should understand that 'excursion' can also be used figuratively. While it usually means a physical trip, it can also mean a brief period of doing something different from your usual activity. For example, 'The author's excursion into science fiction was a surprise to his fans.' This means the author usually writes something else but tried science fiction for a short time. You should also be comfortable using it in formal writing to describe educational or recreational outings.

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C1 students should recognize the formal and academic nuances of 'excursion'. In a technical sense, it can mean a deviation from a standard path or value, such as a 'temperature excursion' in science. In literary criticism, an 'excursion' is a digression where a writer leaves the main topic to explore a secondary one. You should be able to use the word confidently in both literal travel contexts and metaphorical intellectual contexts, noting its Latin origin 'excursio' (a running out).

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At the C2 level, 'excursion' is a versatile tool for precise expression. You can use it to describe a brief foray into a new field of study, a stylistic departure in art, or a specific movement in physics. You understand its historical weight (referencing works like Wordsworth's 'The Excursion') and can use it to distinguish between various types of journeys (trip, jaunt, outing, expedition). It is a word that denotes intentionality and a defined scope, whether physical, intellectual, or metaphorical.

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excursion 30초 만에

A short trip taken for pleasure, education, or as part of a larger holiday.
Commonly organized for groups, such as school classes or cruise passengers.
Usually involves returning to the starting point within a short timeframe.
Can also mean a brief deviation from a main topic in speech or writing.

The word excursion is a sophisticated yet common noun that describes a specific type of travel. At its core, an excursion is a brief journey or a trip, but it carries nuances that distinguish it from a simple 'walk' or a long 'vacation'. Usually, an excursion is taken for pleasure, education, or physical activity, and it often involves a group of people following a planned itinerary. Think of it as a 'side quest' in the grander journey of life or a holiday.

The Pleasure Principle: Excursions are rarely about work. While a 'business trip' is professional, a 'shore excursion' from a cruise ship is entirely about sightseeing, tasting local food, or exploring ruins.
The Temporal Bound: An excursion is typically short. It might last a few hours or a single day. If you leave your hotel in the morning to visit a volcano and return by dinner, you have completed an excursion.

In a metaphorical sense, 'excursion' can also refer to a temporary deviation from a main topic or activity. A writer might make a brief excursion into a side character's history before returning to the main plot. This versatility makes the word valuable in both travel brochures and academic essays.

The school organized a weekend excursion to the science museum to spark interest in physics.

Historically, the term was heavily associated with the 'Grand Tour' taken by young aristocrats. Today, it is the bread and butter of the tourism industry. When you book a guided tour of the Louvre while staying in Paris, you are booking an excursion. It implies a 'running out' (from the Latin roots) from your base of operations to see something specific and then returning.

After a brief excursion into the woods, the hikers found a hidden waterfall.

Group Dynamics: Excursions often imply a collective experience. School children, cruise passengers, and club members go on excursions together, sharing the discovery.

In technical fields, such as physics or finance, an excursion might describe a movement of a variable away from its equilibrium or mean value. For example, a price excursion in the stock market refers to a sudden move away from the average price. However, for most English learners, the travel-related meaning is the most critical to master. It adds a layer of sophistication to your vocabulary, moving you beyond the basic 'trip' or 'go to'.

We took a delightful boat excursion around the island of Capri.

Academic Usage: In literature, an excursion is a digression—a moment where the author leaves the main path of the story to explore a secondary idea.

The professor’s excursion into political theory was unexpected but enlightening.

Using 'excursion' correctly requires understanding its grammatical environment. As a countable noun, it almost always needs an article (an, the) or a possessive pronoun (my, our). It is most frequently paired with the verb 'go on' or 'take'. You don't 'do' an excursion; you go on one.

Common Verb Pairings: Go on an excursion, take an excursion, organize an excursion, book an excursion, cancel an excursion.

When describing the purpose of the trip, use the preposition 'to'. For example, 'an excursion to the mountains'. If you want to describe the duration, you can use it as a compound noun: 'a day excursion' or 'a weekend excursion'. Adjectives like 'pleasant', 'educational', 'strenuous', or 'guided' often precede the word to give more detail.

During our cruise, we signed up for a shore excursion to see the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

In more formal writing, 'excursion' can be used to describe a brief involvement in a new activity. 'His brief excursion into the world of professional acting was short-lived.' Here, it suggests that the person tried something new but didn't stay with it for long. This metaphorical use is very common in journalism and biography.

The company's excursion into smartphone manufacturing proved to be a costly mistake.

Prepositional Patterns: Excursion to (destination), excursion into (topic/area), excursion for (purpose, e.g., for pleasure).

Consider the difference between 'a trip' and 'an excursion'. A trip can be anything—a trip to the grocery store, a business trip to Tokyo, or a three-week trip through Europe. An excursion, however, sounds more like a planned event. You wouldn't usually call a quick run to buy milk an 'excursion' unless you were being humorous or ironic about how long it took.

Students are required to bring a signed permission slip for the upcoming excursion.

Finally, remember that the word can be used as an adjective in some contexts, though 'excursionary' exists, it is rare. Usually, we just use it as a noun adjunct: 'excursion rates', 'excursion tickets', or 'excursion boat'. This usage is common in the travel and transport industries where special pricing might apply to these short, round-trip journeys.

The railway offers special excursion fares during the summer months.

If you are traveling, you will hear the word 'excursion' constantly. It is the standard term used by cruise lines and tour operators. On a cruise ship, the 'Shore Excursion Desk' is one of the busiest places on the ship. Here, passengers book guided walks, bus tours, or snorkeling trips at the various ports of call. In this context, 'excursion' signifies a safe, organized, and time-limited activity provided by the company.

The Travel Industry: Brochures: 'Book your optional excursions before you depart to save 10%.' Announcements: 'The excursion to the botanical gardens will depart from the main lobby at 9 AM.'

In the world of education, teachers and school administrators use 'excursion' to refer to what Americans might call a 'field trip'. In British, Australian, and New Zealand English, 'school excursion' is the standard term. You will hear it in parent-teacher meetings, school newsletters, and on permission forms. It sounds more educational than 'trip' and implies that the students are leaving the classroom to learn in the real world.

The local history society is planning an excursion to the medieval castle next Tuesday.

In literature and literary criticism, you might hear a critic talk about a 'poetic excursion'. This refers to a long poem or a section of a work where the author explores nature or philosophy. William Wordsworth, a famous English poet, even has a long poem titled 'The Excursion'. In this high-level context, it represents a mental or spiritual journey as much as a physical one.

The novel's excursion into the protagonist's childhood memories adds depth to the story.

Technical Contexts: In engineering or safety reports, an 'excursion' might refer to a 'temperature excursion'—when a machine gets too hot for a short period. It’s a formal way of saying 'it went out of the safe range'.

Lastly, you will encounter 'excursion' in the names of transport companies. 'The Great Scenic Railway Excursion' or 'River Queen Excursions'. Using the word in a business name suggests a classic, leisurely, and perhaps slightly nostalgic experience. It evokes images of 19th-century steam trains and paddle steamers where the journey itself was the primary reason for traveling.

The weekend excursion train is popular with families and train enthusiasts.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 'excursion' for long journeys. You wouldn't call a two-week trek across the Himalayas an 'excursion'. That is an 'expedition' or a 'trip'. An excursion is almost always a 'there-and-back' journey within a short timeframe. If you stay overnight at your destination, it's starting to push the boundaries of what an 'excursion' usually means, unless it's a 'weekend excursion'.

Mistake: Confusing with 'Travel': Incorrect: 'I love excursion.' (Travel is uncountable, excursion is countable). Correct: 'I love going on excursions.' or 'I love travel.'

Another common error is the preposition. Many learners say 'make an excursion' because of their native language (e.g., 'hacer una excursión' in Spanish). In English, while 'make' is occasionally used, 'go on' or 'take' are much more natural. Saying 'We made an excursion to the zoo' sounds slightly non-native compared to 'We went on an excursion to the zoo'.

Don't say: We did a day excursion. Say: We went on a day excursion.

Learners also sometimes confuse 'excursion' with 'incursion'. As mentioned before, they sound similar but have opposite vibes. An excursion is for fun; an incursion is an unwanted entry or attack. Using the wrong one in a business or political context could lead to significant misunderstandings. 'The company's excursion into the market' is a new business venture. 'The company's incursion into the market' sounds like an aggressive or hostile takeover attempt.

Correct: A shopping excursion. Incorrect: A shopping incursion.

Formal vs. Informal: Mistake: Using 'excursion' for very mundane things. 'I'm taking an excursion to the kitchen for a snack.' This is only correct if you are being sarcastic or funny. For normal daily life, use 'trip' or 'walk'.

Finally, remember that 'excursion' is a noun. While some nouns can be used as verbs (like 'to vacation'), 'to excursion' is not a standard English verb. You cannot say 'We excursionned to the beach.' You must use a supporting verb like 'went', 'took', or 'participated in'. Keeping these structural rules in mind will ensure your use of the word is always polished and professional.

The excursion was cancelled due to bad weather, much to the students' disappointment.

English has many words for travel, and choosing the right one depends on the tone and duration of the journey. 'Excursion' sits in a middle ground—more formal than 'trip' but less intense than 'expedition'. Understanding the alternatives will help you fine-tune your descriptions and avoid repetitive language.

Excursion vs. Outing: An 'outing' is very casual. A family might have an 'outing' to the park. An 'excursion' sounds more organized, perhaps with a guide or a specific learning goal. 'Outing' is warm and domestic; 'excursion' is slightly more clinical or professional.
Excursion vs. Jaunt: A 'jaunt' is a short, lighthearted journey for pleasure. It sounds a bit old-fashioned or posh. 'We took a little jaunt to the countryside.' It's shorter and less structured than an excursion.

If the journey is for a very specific, often scientific or adventurous purpose, use 'expedition'. You go on an 'expedition' to find a lost city or study a rare bird. You go on an 'excursion' to see the city's sights. An expedition implies hardship, equipment, and a long duration, whereas an excursion is usually comfortable and brief.

The scientific expedition lasted months, unlike the tourists' three-hour excursion to the base camp.

In a metaphorical sense, 'digression' is a great alternative to 'excursion' when talking about speech or writing. If a speaker starts talking about their cat during a lecture on economics, that is a 'digression'. Calling it an 'excursion into personal anecdotes' makes it sound a bit more deliberate and artistic.

His excursion into the details of the 1920s fashion was the highlight of the lecture.

Excursion vs. Tour: A 'tour' often involves multiple stops. An 'excursion' is often the journey to a single destination and back. However, many excursions *include* a tour once you arrive at the destination.

Other synonyms include 'trip' (the most general), 'junket' (often a trip taken by officials at public expense), and 'sidetrip' (a small trip taken during a larger one). Choosing 'excursion' adds a level of precision that suggests the trip is an intentional, organized break from the norm, designed for a specific purpose like enjoyment or enlightenment.

The weekend excursion to the lake was the perfect antidote to a stressful week.

How Formal Is It?

격식체

중립

비격식체

Child friendly

속어

재미있는 사실

The earliest use of 'excursion' in English was actually for a military raid, not a fun trip to the beach!

발음 가이드

UK /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

US /ɪkˈskɝː.ʒən/

Second syllable (ex-CUR-sion)

라임이 맞는 단어

Aspersion Conversion Diversion Immersion Incursion Perversion Reversion Submersion

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 's' as a hard 't' (excurtion).
Stressing the first syllable (EX-cursion).
Confusing the 'sh' sound with 'ch'.
Dropping the 'k' sound in the first syllable.
Pronouncing it like 'ex-cursion' with four syllables.

난이도

독해 3/5

Common in travel literature and news, but formal.

쓰기 4/5

Requires correct spelling and preposition usage (on/to).

말하기 3/5

Easy to use once the 'go on' pattern is learned.

듣기 2/5

Distinctive sound, though can be confused with 'incursion'.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Trip Journey Travel Visit Group

다음에 배울 것

Expedition Itinerary Destination Recreation Digression

고급

Incursion Foray Jaunt Sally Peregrination

알아야 할 문법

Countable Nouns

I went on *an* excursion. (Not 'I went on excursion').

Prepositional Phrases

We went on an excursion *to* the museum.

Compound Nouns

A *day* excursion is a trip that lasts one day.

Verb Collocations

You *go on* or *take* an excursion.

Adjective Placement

A *pleasant* excursion. (Adjective before noun).

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수준별 예문

We go on a school excursion today.

Nous allons en excursion scolaire aujourd'hui.

Use 'on' with excursion.

The excursion to the park was fun.

L'excursion au parc était amusante.

Excursion is a noun.

I want to go on an excursion.

Je veux faire une excursion.

Use 'an' before excursion.

Is the excursion on Saturday?

L'excursion est-elle samedi ?

Question form.

The excursion is very short.

L'excursion est très courte.

Adjective 'short' describes the noun.

We see animals on our excursion.

Nous voyons des animaux lors de notre excursion.

Possessive 'our'.

How much is the excursion?

Combien coûte l'excursion ?

Asking about price.

They like the excursion.

Ils aiment l'excursion.

Subject-verb-object.

My family took an excursion to the mountains.

Ma famille a fait une excursion à la montagne.

Past tense 'took'.

We are planning a day excursion to London.

Nous prévoyons une excursion d'une journée à Londres.

'Day excursion' is a common phrase.

The bus for the excursion leaves at 8 AM.

Le bus pour l'excursion part à 8 heures.

Preposition 'for'.

There are many excursions for tourists here.

Il y a beaucoup d'excursions pour les touristes ici.

Plural 'excursions'.

Did you enjoy your excursion yesterday?

Avez-vous apprécié votre excursion hier ?

Past simple question.

The excursion includes a free lunch.

L'excursion comprend un déjeuner gratuit.

Third person singular 'includes'.

It was a very pleasant excursion.

C'était une excursion très agréable.

Adjective 'pleasant'.

We cannot go on the excursion because of the rain.

Nous ne pouvons pas faire l'excursion à cause de la pluie.

Negative 'cannot'.

The travel agency offers several excursions to historical sites.

L'agence de voyage propose plusieurs excursions vers des sites historiques.

B1 vocabulary: 'historical sites', 'offers'.

I'm looking for an affordable shore excursion for our cruise.

Je cherche une excursion à terre abordable pour notre croisière.

Compound noun: 'shore excursion'.

The excursion was well-organized and very informative.

L'excursion était bien organisée et très instructive.

Compound adjective 'well-organized'.

We decided to go on a guided excursion to the volcano.

Nous avons décidé de faire une excursion guidée au volcan.

Verb phrase 'decided to go on'.

The cost of the excursion is not included in the price.

Le coût de l'excursion n'est pas inclus dans le prix.

Passive voice 'is not included'.

Our excursion was delayed by two hours due to traffic.

Notre excursion a été retardée de deux heures à cause de la circulation.

Passive voice 'was delayed'.

They went on a fishing excursion early this morning.

Ils sont partis en excursion de pêche tôt ce matin.

Noun adjunct 'fishing excursion'.

Please sign the form for the school excursion.

Veuillez signer le formulaire pour l'excursion scolaire.

Imperative 'please sign'.

The book provides a fascinating excursion into the history of jazz.

Le livre propose une incursion passionnante dans l'histoire du jazz.

Metaphorical use: 'excursion into'.

After a brief excursion into politics, he returned to his medical career.

Après une brève incursion en politique, il est retourné à sa carrière médicale.

Describes a career change.

The excursion to the remote island required significant preparation.

L'excursion sur l'île isolée a nécessité une préparation importante.

Formal verb 'required'.

We were exhausted after our strenuous hiking excursion.

Nous étions épuisés après notre éprouvante excursion de randonnée.

Adjective 'strenuous'.

The professor made a short excursion from the main topic to explain a complex theory.

Le professeur a fait une courte digression par rapport au sujet principal pour expliquer une théorie complexe.

Formal academic usage.

The annual company excursion is a great way to build team spirit.

L'excursion annuelle de l'entreprise est un excellent moyen de renforcer l'esprit d'équipe.

Noun phrase 'annual company excursion'.

Despite the high price, the luxury excursion was worth every penny.

Malgré le prix élevé, l'excursion de luxe en valait chaque centime.

Phrase 'worth every penny'.

The excursion was carefully timed to coincide with the sunset.

L'excursion a été soigneusement planifiée pour coïncider avec le coucher du soleil.

Adverb 'carefully' modifying 'timed'.

The essay’s excursion into postmodernist theory felt somewhat tangential.

L'incursion de l'essai dans la théorie post-moderniste semblait quelque peu tangentielle.

Advanced vocabulary: 'tangential', 'postmodernist'.

A sudden temperature excursion in the reactor triggered the alarm system.

Une excursion soudaine de température dans le réacteur a déclenché le système d'alarme.

Technical/Scientific usage.

Her latest novel is a stylistic excursion away from her usual realism.

Son dernier roman est une incursion stylistique loin de son réalisme habituel.

Describing artistic style.

The diplomat's excursion into unauthorized territory caused a minor international incident.

L'incursion du diplomate en territoire non autorisé a provoqué un incident international mineur.

Formal political context.

The stock market witnessed a brief downward excursion before stabilizing.

Le marché boursier a connu une brève excursion à la baisse avant de se stabiliser.

Financial context.

The Wordsworthian excursion through the Lake District inspired many poets.

L'excursion wordsworthienne à travers le Lake District a inspiré de nombreux poètes.

Literary reference.

The project represents a bold excursion into uncharted technological waters.

Le projet représente une incursion audacieuse dans des eaux technologiques inexplorées.

Metaphorical 'uncharted waters'.

The narrator's frequent excursions into the past disrupt the flow of the story.

Les fréquentes incursions du narrateur dans le passé perturbent le déroulement de l'histoire.

Analyzing narrative structure.

The philosopher’s ontological excursion challenged the very foundations of the school of thought.

L'incursion ontologique du philosophe a remis en question les fondements mêmes de l'école de pensée.

High-level academic vocabulary.

Such a radical excursion from established protocol is rarely permitted in this industry.

Une telle déviation radicale par rapport au protocole établi est rarement autorisée dans cette industrie.

Using 'excursion' as 'deviation'.

The performance was an avant-garde excursion into the limits of human endurance.

La performance était une incursion avant-gardiste dans les limites de l'endurance humaine.

Artistic criticism.

The data revealed a significant excursion from the mean, suggesting a potential anomaly.

Les données ont révélé une excursion significative par rapport à la moyenne, suggérant une anomalie potentielle.

Statistical usage.

His life was a series of intellectual excursions, each more profound than the last.

Sa vie était une série d'incursions intellectuelles, chacune plus profonde que la précédente.

Abstract biographical description.

The symphony’s brief excursion into atonality provided a jarring contrast to the melodic opening.

La brève incursion de la symphonie dans l'atonalité a offert un contraste saisissant avec l'ouverture mélodique.

Musicology context.

The legal team’s excursion into maritime law proved decisive for the case.

L'incursion de l'équipe juridique dans le droit maritime s'est avérée décisive pour l'affaire.

Professional specialization.

The spacecraft’s planned excursion beyond the solar system is a milestone for humanity.

L'excursion prévue de l'engin spatial au-delà du système solaire est un jalon pour l'humanité.

Scientific milestone.

동의어

outing trip tour expedition jaunt

반의어

stay routine

자주 쓰는 조합

Shore excursion

School excursion

Day excursion

Guided excursion

Weekend excursion

Optional excursion

Brief excursion

Excursion fare

Annual excursion

Fishing excursion

자주 쓰는 구문

Go on an excursion

— To participate in a short trip.

We plan to go on an excursion this Saturday.

Take an excursion

— Another way to say you are going on a trip.

You should take an excursion to the islands while you are here.

Organize an excursion

— To plan and arrange a trip for a group.

The teacher is organizing an excursion to the theater.

A brief excursion into...

— To briefly explore a different topic or activity.

His talk included a brief excursion into the history of salt.

Cancel an excursion

— To stop a planned trip from happening.

They had to cancel the excursion due to the storm.

Book an excursion

— To reserve a place on a planned trip.

You can book an excursion at the hotel reception.

Excursion into the unknown

— A journey into something unfamiliar.

The experiment was an excursion into the unknown.

Day-long excursion

— A trip that lasts for the entire day.

It was a tiring but rewarding day-long excursion.

Group excursion

— A trip taken by several people together.

We prefer group excursions because they are cheaper.

Pleasure excursion

— A trip taken purely for enjoyment.

The steamship was used for pleasure excursions on the river.

자주 혼동되는 단어

excursion vs Incursion

An incursion is a hostile invasion; an excursion is a pleasure trip.

excursion vs Journey

A journey is usually long and one-way; an excursion is short and round-trip.

excursion vs Travel

Travel is an uncountable noun or verb; excursion is a countable noun.

관용어 및 표현

"An excursion into the past"

— A metaphorical journey where one remembers or researches history.

The museum visit was a fascinating excursion into the past.

Literary

"A brief excursion"

— A short time spent doing something different from the main task.

After a brief excursion into retail, she went back to teaching.

Neutral

"Excursion of the mind"

— Imagining or thinking about things far away from current reality.

Reading fantasy novels allows for a mental excursion of the mind.

Poetic

"Take a scenic excursion"

— To go on a trip specifically to see beautiful views.

We took a scenic excursion through the Swiss Alps.

Travel

"A costly excursion"

— A brief attempt at something that ended up losing a lot of money.

The firm's excursion into the Japanese market was a costly excursion.

Business

"An excursion to the dark side"

— A brief period of exploring something negative or immoral.

The movie is a brief excursion into the dark side of human nature.

Informal

"A wild excursion"

— An unpredictable or very exciting short journey.

Our trip to the jungle turned into a wild excursion.

Informal

"Excursion into fantasy"

— Losing touch with reality for a short time.

His plans for the company were more of an excursion into fantasy than a real strategy.

Neutral

"A scholarly excursion"

— A deep dive into a specific academic topic.

The paper provides a scholarly excursion into 18th-century law.

Academic

"An excursion into the wild"

— Going into nature, away from civilization.

Every summer, they take an excursion into the wild.

Neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

excursion vs Trip

Both mean a journey.

A trip is general and can be for any reason (work, errands). An excursion is specific, usually for pleasure, and often organized for a group.

I'm taking a business trip (not excursion), but we'll go on a sightseeing excursion while there.

excursion vs Expedition

Both sound like organized travel.

An expedition is long, difficult, and for a serious purpose like research. An excursion is short, easy, and for fun.

The mountain expedition took weeks, but the day excursion to the base camp only took six hours.

excursion vs Tour

Both involve sightseeing.

A tour often involves many different stops. An excursion is the whole 'there-and-back' event, which might include a tour.

Our excursion to London included a bus tour of the city.

excursion vs Jaunt

Both are short pleasure trips.

A jaunt is very informal and sounds a bit lighthearted or even frivolous. An excursion sounds more planned and official.

We took a little jaunt to the shops, but the school excursion to the museum was a major event.

excursion vs Outing

Both are short trips.

An outing is typically more casual and family-oriented. An excursion is more formal or commercial.

The family outing to the park was nice, but the cruise excursion to the ruins was spectacular.

문장 패턴

Subject + go on + excursion.

I go on an excursion.

Subject + took + an excursion + to + [Place].

We took an excursion to the zoo.

The [Adjective] excursion + was + [Adjective].

The guided excursion was very interesting.

An excursion + into + [Abstract Topic].

An excursion into ancient history.

Subject + represents + an excursion + from + [Standard].

This represents an excursion from our usual policy.

The [Technical] excursion + triggered + [Outcome].

The temperature excursion triggered the safety valve.

It is + [Adjective] + to + go on + an excursion.

It is fun to go on an excursion.

Despite + the + [Noun], the excursion + [Verb].

Despite the rain, the excursion continued.

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Common in travel, education, and formal writing.

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I went to an excursion. → I went on an excursion.
We use the preposition 'on' for activities like excursions, trips, and holidays.
The excursion was very long, it took two weeks. → The trip was very long; it took two weeks.
An excursion is by definition a short journey. For two weeks, 'trip' or 'vacation' is better.
I did an excursion to the museum. → I took an excursion to the museum.
In English, we 'take' or 'go on' excursions, we don't 'do' them.
We had a school excurtion. → We had a school excursion.
The word is spelled with an 's', not a 't'.
I enjoy excursion. → I enjoy excursions.
Excursion is a countable noun. You must use the plural form or an article.

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Level Up Your Writing

Replace the word 'trip' with 'excursion' when writing about a planned, educational, or recreational outing. It makes your writing sound more precise and sophisticated.

The Right Preposition

Always remember to use 'on' when you are participating in an excursion. 'We are going ON an excursion.' For the destination, use 'to': 'An excursion TO the coast.'

Stress the Middle

The stress is on the second syllable: ex-CUR-sion. Make the 'CUR' sound clear and slightly longer than the other syllables.

Cruise Ship Tip

If you are on a cruise, look for the 'Shore Excursion' desk. This is the official term used worldwide for the trips you take at each port.

School Trips

In the UK and Australia, 'school excursion' is the standard term. In the US, you can use 'field trip', but 'excursion' is still understood and sounds more formal.

Metaphorical Use

Don't be afraid to use 'excursion' to describe a brief period of doing something new, like 'an excursion into cooking'. It’s a very natural way to speak in professional circles.

The 'S' not 'T'

Many learners spell it 'excurtion'. Remember that it comes from the same family as 'diversion' and 'immersion', which all use the '-sion' ending.

Corporate Events

When a company takes its employees out for a fun day, calling it a 'company excursion' sounds much more professional than a 'company trip'.

Technical Warning

In a factory or lab, if someone mentions a 'temperature excursion', pay attention! It means the temperature has gone outside the safe range.

Common Pairs

Learn 'day excursion' and 'weekend excursion' as single units of meaning. This will help you use the word more naturally without thinking too much about grammar.

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기억법

Ex-CUR-sion: Think of an EXtra CURRant you eat while on a short trip. Or, you 'run out' (ex-currere) for a quick visit.

시각적 연상

Imagine a cruise ship docked at a tropical island with a small bus waiting to take people to a waterfall.

Word Web

Trip Travel Bus Guide Museum Pleasure Group Return

챌린지

Try to use 'excursion' in three different sentences today: one about travel, one about school, and one metaphorical one.

어원

Derived from the Latin 'excursio', which comes from 'ex-' (meaning 'out') and 'currere' (meaning 'to run'). It literally means 'a running out'. It entered English in the mid-16th century.

원래 의미: A military attack or a sally forth from a besieged place.

Indo-European (Latin branch)

문화적 맥락

Generally a very safe and positive word. No major sensitivities.

In Australia and the UK, 'excursion' is the standard word for school trips. In the US, 'field trip' is more common.

'The Excursion' (1814) by William Wordsworth. The 'Grand Tour' excursions of the 18th century. Thomas Cook's first organized excursion in 1841.

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실제 사용 상황

Travel and Tourism

Shore excursion
Optional excursion
Guided excursion
Book an excursion

Education

School excursion
Educational excursion
Excursion permission slip
Go on an excursion

Literature/Writing

Excursion into the past
Brief excursion into a topic
Stylistic excursion
Narrative excursion

Science/Technical

Temperature excursion
Pressure excursion
Excursion from the mean
Safety excursion

Business

Corporate excursion
Excursion into a new market
Excursion rates
Annual excursion

대화 시작하기

"Have you ever been on a school excursion that you still remember today?"

"If you were on a cruise, what kind of shore excursion would you choose?"

"Do you prefer organized excursions or exploring a new place on your own?"

"What was the last day excursion you took with your friends or family?"

"In your country, what is the most popular destination for a school excursion?"

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Describe a memorable excursion you took as a child. Where did you go and what did you see?

If you could organize an excursion for your best friends, where would you go and what would the itinerary look like?

Write about a time you made a brief 'excursion' into a new hobby or interest. Was it successful?

Compare and contrast a 'trip' you once took with an 'excursion'. How were they different in feeling?

Imagine you are a travel writer. Write a short brochure description for an excursion to a hidden gem in your city.

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While most excursions are single-day trips, the term 'weekend excursion' is commonly used for a two or three-day trip. However, if it lasts a week or more, it is usually called a 'holiday', 'vacation', or 'trip'.

The most natural phrase is 'go on an excursion'. You can also say 'take an excursion'. Using 'do an excursion' sounds like a direct translation from other languages and is less common in natural English.

Yes, 'excursion' is more formal than 'trip'. You will see it in travel brochures, school documents, and academic writing. In casual conversation, people often use 'trip' or 'outing'.

A shore excursion is a trip organized for cruise ship passengers when the ship is docked at a port. It allows passengers to see the local sights before the ship sails again.

Usually, no. An excursion implies pleasure, recreation, or education. A journey for work is simply called a 'business trip'.

The plural is 'excursions'. Simply add an 's' to the end.

This is a metaphorical use. it means a writer or speaker is briefly talking about something that is not the main subject of their work.

No, 'excursion' is only a noun. You must use it with a verb like 'go', 'take', or 'make'.

An excursion is a pleasant trip. An incursion is a sudden, often hostile, entry into a place (like a military invasion).

Yes, but Americans often use 'field trip' for schools and 'trip' for general outings. 'Excursion' is still used in the US, especially in the travel industry.

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