Admission fee - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：entrance fee (Admission fee)

Admission fee 🔊

/ədˈmɪʃən fiː/

The money you need to pay to enter a place, like a museum, park, or event.

entrance fee 🔊

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/ˈɛntrəns fiː/

The amount of money required to gain entry to a venue, such as a museum, park, or event.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Ad- (to) + mission (send) + fee (payment). Originally 'fee for being allowed to enter'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine paying a fee to admit yourself into a fancy party – that's the admission fee.

📖 Example

The admission fee for the new science museum is quite reasonable, making it a popular choice for families. 🔊 The admission fee for the new science museum is quite reasonable, making it a popular choice for families.

🔗 Collocations

charge an admission fee – to require payment for entry

pay an admission fee – to give money for entry

waive the admission fee – to not require payment for entry

🔄 Synonyms

entrance fee (n.) – a fee charged for admission

entry fee (n.) – a fee required to enter

cover charge (n.) – a fee for entry to a club or event

🚫 Antonyms

free admission (n.) – entry without payment

🌱 Derivatives

admit (v.) – to allow someone to enter

admission (n.) – the act of being allowed to enter

fee (n.) – a payment for a service

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'admission' comes from Latin 'admissio' (a letting in). 'Fee' from Old English 'feoh' (cattle, property). Combined, it refers to the charge for entry, common at museums, parks, and events.