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Cruise Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：sail leisurely (cruise)
cruise
/kruːz/
v.
to travel on a ship for pleasure, usually visiting different places.
sail leisurely
➕
/seɪl ˈleʒ.ər.li/
v.
To travel on a ship, specifically for pleasure and relaxation, often on a voyage that visits multiple destinations.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Likely from Dutch 'kruisen' (to cross), referring to crossing the sea.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'cruiser' - a ship or car designed for smooth, steady, and comfortable travel.
📖 Example
For our anniversary, we decided to cruise around the Caribbean and visit several beautiful islands.
We chose a leisurely ship voyage through the Caribbean for our anniversary, planning stops at multiple scenic islands.
🔗 Collocations
go on a cruise – to embark on a pleasure voyage by ship
cruise ship – a large passenger ship used for pleasure voyages
cruise line – a company that operates passenger ships for vacations
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
cruiser (n.) – a fast warship; a cabin motorboat; a police patrol car
📖 Cultural Story
From the 17th century, 'to cruise' described ships sailing crosswise searching for enemy vessels or for patrolling. It evolved to mean leisurely sea travel in the 20th century with the rise of commercial passenger ships. A quintessential modern cultural scene is a Caribbean cruise vacation.
Meaning 2：maintain steady speed (cruise)
cruise
/kruːz/
v.
to move at a steady, relaxed speed, especially in a vehicle.
maintain steady speed
➕
/meɪnˈteɪn ˈstedi spiːd/
v.
To move, especially in a vehicle, at a constant and comfortable speed without much effort or variation.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Once we got onto the highway, I set the car to cruise at 110 kilometers per hour and enjoyed the scenery.
After entering the highway, I engaged the car's system to maintain a steady speed of 110 km/h, allowing me to relax and look at the view.
🔗 Collocations
cruise control – a system in a vehicle that automatically maintains a set speed
cruise at [speed] – to travel steadily at a specific speed
cruise along – to proceed smoothly and effortlessly
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
accelerate (v.) – to increase in speed
decelerate (v.) – to reduce speed
jerk (v.) – to move with a sudden, sharp motion
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