Guided tour - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：guided tour (Guided tour)

Guided tour 🔊

/ˌɡaɪdɪd ˈtʊr/

A visit to a place where a guide explains things to you and shows you around.

guided tour 🔊

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/ˌɡaɪdɪd ˈtʊr/

A structured visit to a place led by a knowledgeable person who provides commentary and information.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'guide' (to lead) and 'tour' (a journey), indicating a journey led by a guide.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'guide' showing you around a 'tour' – the guide leads the tour.

📖 Example

We joined a guided tour of the ancient castle, and the guide told us fascinating stories about the kings who lived there. 🔊 We joined a guided tour of the ancient castle, and the guide told us fascinating stories about the kings who lived there.

🔗 Collocations

join a guided tour – To take part in a guided tour led by a guide.

book a guided tour – To reserve a spot on a guided tour in advance.

guided tour of the museum – A guided tour specifically through a museum.

🔄 Synonyms

escorted tour (n.) – A tour where a guide accompanies the group.

organized tour (n.) – A tour arranged by a company with a guide.

🚫 Antonyms

self-guided tour (n.) – A tour where visitors explore independently without a guide.

🌱 Derivatives

guide (v.) – To lead or direct someone on a tour.

tour (n.) – A journey for pleasure or education.

tourist (n.) – A person who travels for sightseeing.

📖 Cultural Story

The concept of guided tours became popular in the 19th century when Thomas Cook organized the first package tours with a guide. Today, guided tours are a standard way to explore historical sites and museums.