1. an act of traveling from one place to another
從一地到另一地的旅行
The journey from London to Edinburgh takes about four hours by train.
從倫敦到愛丁堡的旅程，搭火車大約需要四小時。
They began their long journey across the desert at dawn.
他們在黎明時分開始了穿越沙漠的漫長旅程。
Journey Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
journey
noun
快速理解
What does "Journey" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Journey"?
指從一地到另一地的旅行或一段持續的過程。
- 1
旅行
EN: a trip from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
翻譯: 指從一地到另一地的旅行，尤指長途旅行。
- 2
歷程
EN: a long and often difficult process of personal change and development.
翻譯: 指個人經歷長期且常是困難的變化與發展過程。
- 3
行程
EN: the act of traveling from one place to another.
翻譯: 指從一個地點移動到另一個地點的行為。
小提醒：「journey」通常指單程或長途的旅行，而「trip」則可指任何長短或往返的旅程。
發音（How to Pronounce "Journey" in English）
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Real-life Examples of "Journey" from YouTube Videos
Geoff Ralston: The Story of Your Startup
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“and it's the story that will maybe, just for those others, per Sade them to join you on your journey.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Journey"?How does "Journey" change by context?
2. a long and often difficult process of personal change and development
個人改變與發展的漫長且常是困難的過程
Her journey from a shy student to a confident leader was inspiring.
她從害羞的學生蛻變為自信的領導者，這段歷程非常鼓舞人心。
Recovering from the injury was both a physical and emotional journey.
從傷病中復原是一段身體與情感的漫長歷程。
3. the regular travel of a person to and from work
一個人往返工作的日常通勤
His daily journey to the office involves a bus and a subway ride.
他每天到辦公室上班的通勤路程需要搭公車和地鐵。
The company offers flexible hours to help employees with long journeys.
公司提供彈性工時，以幫助通勤時間長的員工。
4. to travel somewhere
旅行到某地
They journeyed through the mountains for weeks.
他們在山區旅行了好幾個星期。
He journeyed to distant lands in search of adventure.
他遠行至異域尋求冒險。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Journey"?How to make natural sentences with "Journey"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| go on a journey | 去旅行 | He decided to go on a journey around the world. (他決定去環遊世界。) |
| a journey to + place | 前往某地的旅程 | Their journey to the mountains was long and tiring. (他們前往山區的旅程漫長又累人。) |
| a journey through + place/experience | 穿越某地或經歷某過程的旅程 | The book describes her journey through grief. (這本書描述了她走過悲傷的旅程。) |
| a journey of + distance/time | 一段距離或時間的旅程 | It was a journey of over three hundred miles. (那是一段超過三百英里的旅程。) |
| begin/start/continue a journey | 開始／繼續一段旅程 | We will continue our journey at dawn. (我們將在黎明時繼續我們的旅程。) |
| a long/short journey | 一段長／短的旅程 | The short journey to the village was very scenic. (前往村莊的短暫旅程風景非常優美。) |
| a spiritual/personal journey | 一段精神／個人的旅程 | His year abroad was a profound personal journey. (他在國外的那一年是一段深刻的個人旅程。) |
| the journey home | 返家之旅 | After the conference, the journey home felt endless. (會議結束後，返家之旅感覺遙遙無期。) |
用法說明
How is "Journey" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Journey"?
journey (n.) 與 travel / trip 的區別
- journey 通常指長距離的陸路旅行，強調從一地到另一地的過程，常帶有文學或正式色彩，暗示旅途的艱辛或意義。
- travel 泛指旅行、旅遊這個行為或概念，是不可數名詞。例如：
Travel broadens the mind.(旅行能開闊心胸。) - trip 通常指短暫的、有特定目的的旅行或出差，是可數名詞。例如：
a business trip(出差)、a weekend trip(週末旅行)。
對比範例： EN: The long train journey across the country was unforgettable. 翻譯: 那次橫跨全國的漫長火車旅程令人難忘。
EN:We took a short trip to the coast last weekend.
翻譯:我們上週末去海邊進行了一次短途旅行。
總結建議
當強調長距離、過程或旅途的體驗時，使用 journey；指一般旅遊行為時用 travel；指短暫、具體的行程時則用 trip。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Journey" and similar words?How to choose "Journey" vs alternatives?
journey vs trip
「journey」通常指較長距離或較長時間的旅行，常帶有目的性或挑戰性；「trip」則泛指任何長短距離的旅行，較為通用。
journey vs voyage
「journey」涵蓋各種陸地或空中旅行；「voyage」特指長途的海上或太空航行。
journey vs travel
「journey」是可數名詞，指一次具體的旅行；「travel」通常作不可數名詞，泛指旅行的行為或概念。
口語用法
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引述
在轉述他人的話或想法時，常用來表示一段經歷或過程。 EN: He was like, "It was a long journey, but I learned so much." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「這是一趟漫長的旅程，但我學到了很多。」
EN:She told me about her journey to becoming a chef.
翻譯:她跟我講述了她成為廚師的歷程。
語氣強調
用於強調某個過程的艱辛、重要性或個人意義，常與形容詞連用。 EN: It's been quite a journey getting this project off the ground. 翻譯: 讓這個專案順利啟動，真是一段相當不容易的歷程。
EN:What a journey this has been for our team!
翻譯:對我們團隊來說，這真是一段了不起的旅程啊！
停頓填充
在思考如何表達時，作為一個自然的停頓點，引出後續的解釋或感想。 EN: So, after college... it was a journey, you know, figuring out what I really wanted to do. 翻譯: 所以，大學畢業後…這是一段旅程，你知道的，就是去摸索我真正想做的事。
EN:The whole process—it's a journey, I guess—taught me a lot about patience.
翻譯:整個過程—我想算是一段旅程吧—教會了我很多關於耐心的事。
注意：在正式寫作（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "journey" 用於比喻非實質旅行的抽象過程，建議改用更精確的詞彙，如 "process", "development", 或 "experience"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Journey"?What fixed phrases with "Journey" should I remember?
go on a journey
verb + on a journey
出發去旅行；踏上旅程
long journey
adjective + journey
漫長的旅程
journey home
journey + adverb/prepositional phrase
返家之旅；歸途
spiritual journey
adjective + journey
心靈之旅；精神旅程
begin/start a journey
verb + a journey
開始一段旅程
safe journey
adjective + journey
一路平安；旅途順利
journey through time
journey + through + noun
穿越時空之旅
end of the journey
noun + of the journey
旅程的終點
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Journey"?Which "Journey" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We had a long journey.
✓We had a long journey.
This is actually correct. A common mistake is thinking 'journey' is uncountable. 'Journey' is a countable noun. You can say 'a journey', 'two journeys', 'many journeys'.
×I had a wonderful journey to the supermarket.
✓I had a wonderful trip to the supermarket.
'Journey' emphasizes the process of traveling from one place to another, often implying a longer distance, effort, or a metaphorical process. For short, routine, or leisure travel, 'trip' is more natural.
×Journey is my favorite hobby.
✓Traveling/Travel is my favorite hobby.
'Journey' refers to a specific instance of traveling from A to B. The general activity or concept of going to different places is 'travel' (uncountable noun) or 'traveling' (gerund).
×Learning a language is a long trip.
✓Learning a language is a long journey.
For metaphorical processes involving personal growth, development, or a long-term effort, 'journey' is the much more common and natural choice than 'trip'.
×I met many interesting people in my journey.
✓I met many interesting people on my journey.
The standard preposition used with 'journey' is 'on' when referring to being in the process of traveling. Use 'on a journey', 'on the journey', 'on our journey', etc.
×I will tell you about my journeys in Europe.
✓I will tell you about my travels in Europe. / I will tell you about a journey I took in Europe.
Using the plural 'journeys' to mean multiple trips within a period or region is possible but less common. 'Travels' is often used for multiple trips in a general sense. For a specific set of trips, 'trips' might be better. 'Journeys' often emphasizes each as a distinct, significant travel experience.
詞形變化
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