1570s, "a deviation in argument," also "a military sally," from Latin excursionem (nominative excursio) "a running forth, sally, excursion, expedition," figuratively "an outset, opening," noun of action from past participle stem of excurrere "run out, run forth, hasten forward; project, extend," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + currere "to run" (see current (adj.)). Sense of "journey" recorded in English by 1660s.
雙語例句
1. We unwisely chose not to go on a coach excursion to Trondheim.
我們作出了不明智的選擇，沒有乘旅遊大巴去特隆赫姆。
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2. Her husband had also been dragooned into the excursion.
她的丈夫也被拉來參加遠足了。
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3. She felt more than usually hungry after her excursion.
遠足後，她比平時感覺更餓。
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4. We also recommend a full day optional excursion to the Upper Douro.