1. to spend a holiday or vacation somewhere
在某地度假
We are holidaying in Spain this summer.
我們今年夏天要去西班牙度假。
They prefer to holiday in the mountains rather than at the beach.
他們喜歡去山裡度假，而不是去海邊。
Holiday Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
holiday
verb
快速理解
What does "Holiday" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Holiday"?
「holiday」作動詞時，主要指休假或度假，是英式英語的常見用法。
- 1
休假
EN: to take a vacation from work or school
翻譯: 休假（尤指離開工作或學校一段時間）
- 2
度假
EN: to spend a period of time away from home for leisure
翻譯: 外出度假（通常指到另一個地方休閒放鬆）
- 3
在度假地度過
EN: to stay in a place as a holiday destination
翻譯: 在某個度假地點度過假期
小提醒：注意：動詞「holiday」在英式英語中很常見，但在美式英語中，人們更常說「vacation」或「take a vacation」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Holiday" in English）
How to pronounce "Holiday" in English?"Holiday" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Holiday" from YouTube Videos
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“>> I would splash out on a crazy holiday. Splash out. >>. Splash out means spend a lot of money on something fun, Not basic, not cheap, just because you want it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Holiday"?How does "Holiday" change by context?
2. to take a break from work or regular activities
休假；暫停日常工作或活動
The office will be closed as the staff are holidaying for the week.
辦公室將關閉一週，因為全體員工都在休假。
After the project ended, he decided to holiday for a month to recharge.
專案結束後，他決定休假一個月來恢復精力。
3. to celebrate or observe a holiday
慶祝或度過某個節日
Many families holiday together during Christmas.
許多家庭在聖誕節期間一起過節。
How do you plan to holiday the New Year?
你計劃如何度過新年？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Holiday"?How to make natural sentences with "Holiday"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| holiday + in/at + [place] | 在（某地）度假 | We holidayed in the mountains last summer. (我們去年夏天在山裡度假。) |
| holiday + together/as + [group] | 一起／以…身份度假 | The whole family holidayed together in Spain. (全家人一起在西班牙度假。) |
| go + holidaying | 去度假 | They went holidaying on the coast for a week. (他們去海岸度假了一週。) |
用法說明
How is "Holiday" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Holiday"?
holiday in vs holiday at
- holiday in + 地點 通常指在一個國家、地區或城市度過假期，強調在該地理範圍內的整體體驗。
- holiday at + 地點 則更常指在一個具體的、較小的地點（如度假村、海灘、親戚家）度過假期，或強調「在…地方」的靜態位置。
- 當談論去某個國家度假時，holiday in 是更自然、更常見的選擇。
- 對於像海灘、山區這類既可視為具體地點也可視為區域的概念，兩者有時可互換，但細微語感不同。
對比範例： EN: We plan to holiday in Japan next spring. 翻譯: 我們計劃明年春天去日本度假。
EN:We usually holiday at a small cottage by the lake.
翻譯:我們通常在一間湖邊的小屋度假。
總結建議
一般來說，前往較大的地理區域（國家、城市）用 in，在具體的、較小的地點度假則用 at。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Holiday" and similar words?How to choose "Holiday" vs alternatives?
holiday vs vacation
「holiday」作動詞時，指在特定地點度假；「vacation」作動詞時，泛指休假或度假，不限地點。
holiday vs celebrate
「holiday」作動詞指度假；「celebrate」則指慶祝節日、事件或成就。
holiday vs travel
「holiday」強調度假休閒的目的；「travel」泛指旅行移動的行為。
口語用法
How is "Holiday" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Holiday"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人的度假計畫或經歷時，常會使用這個動詞。 EN: She was like, "I'm holidaying in Spain this summer." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我今年夏天要去西班牙度假。」
EN:He told me he's holidaying with his family in Japan.
翻譯:他告訴我他要和家人去日本度假。
語氣強調
為了強調度假這個行為本身，而非單純的狀態，會使用動詞形式來使語氣更生動。 EN: Stop working! You need to actually holiday, not just think about it. 翻譯: 別工作了！你需要真的去度假，而不只是想想。
EN:We're not just visiting; we're properly holidaying here for two weeks.
翻譯:我們不只是來觀光；我們是要在這裡好好度兩週的假。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可能會用這個動詞的進行式或計畫形式作為填充，引出後續細節。 EN: So next month... we're holidaying... um, probably in the mountains. 翻譯: 所以下個月…我們要去度假…嗯，可能去山裡。
EN:What are your plans? — Well, holidaying... yeah, that's the main thing.
翻譯:你有什麼計畫？ — 這個嘛，度假…對，這是主要的事。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用 "holiday" 作為動詞。建議改用更標準的動詞片語，如 "go on holiday"、"take a holiday" 或 "spend a holiday"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Holiday"?What fixed phrases with "Holiday" should I remember?
holiday in
holiday in [place]
在[某地]度假
holiday together
holiday together
一起度假
holiday abroad
holiday abroad
在國外度假
go holidaying
go holidaying
去度假
holiday at home
holiday at home
在家度假、宅度假
holiday on a budget
holiday on a budget
預算有限的度假
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Holiday"?Which "Holiday" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We holidayed in Spain last summer.
✓We went on holiday to Spain last summer.
In British English, 'holiday' is primarily a noun. Using it as a verb (e.g., 'to holiday') is understood but sounds formal or old-fashioned. In American English, 'vacation' is the common noun, and 'to vacation' is the standard verb. For most learners, it's safer and more natural to use the noun form with a verb like 'go on', 'take', or 'have'.
×I need a holidays.
✓I need a holiday. / I need some time off.
'Holiday' (singular) refers to a single period of time away from work or a specific public celebration (e.g., Christmas holiday). 'Holidays' (plural) typically refers to the long summer break from school/college or the period around Christmas and New Year. You cannot use 'a' with a plural noun.
×I will use all my holiday days this year. (In US English context)
✓I will use all my vacation days this year.
'Holiday' is standard in British English for time off work. 'Vacation' is standard in American English for the same meaning. In the US, 'holiday' refers almost exclusively to public celebrations like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Using 'holiday' for personal time off in an American context can cause confusion.
×He is in holiday.
✓He is on holiday.
The standard preposition with 'holiday' (when meaning 'away from work/school') is 'on'. 'In holiday' is incorrect. This is a fixed collocation.
×We holidayed.
✓We holidayed in France. / We went on holiday.
When 'holiday' is used as a verb, it often sounds incomplete without a location or adverbial phrase specifying where or how. It's more common and natural to use the noun form with a full verb phrase.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Holiday"?What are tense/participle forms of "Holiday"?
holidays(3rd_singular)holidaying(present_participle)holidayed(past)holidayed(past_participle)