holiday

holiday的音标是[ˈhɒlədeɪ]，基本翻译是“假日；假期”，速记技巧是“好来德”。

Holiday的英文词源：

Holiday 的词源是中古英语的 Hollidawe，意为神圣的日，从 hollid（一天）和 we（我们）组合而成。

变化形式：复数形式为 holidays，现在分词为 holidaying。

相关单词：

1. weekend（周末）：源自中古英语的 weekenden，意为“间隔，休息日”。

2. bank holiday（银行假期）：指英国银行在特定节假日（如圣诞节）暂停营业的日子。

3. public holiday（公共假日）：指国家法定假日，通常雇员享有休息日。

4. holiday home（度假屋）：指供度假者休息的房屋。

5. holidaymaker（度假者）：指在假期中休息的人。

6. annual holiday（年度假期）：指每年一次的休息期。

7. paid holiday（带薪假期）：指员工在特定情况下享有的带薪休息期。

8. unpaid holiday（无薪假期）：指员工在非特定情况下暂时停止工作，但无需支付工资的休息期。

9. weekend break（周末短途旅行）：指在周末进行的小型旅行。

10. long-weekend（长周末）：指两个工作日内连续休息的日子。

常用短语：

1. on holiday

2. go on holiday

3. take a holiday

4. go away for the holidays

5. have a break

6. enjoy oneself on holiday

7. relax on holiday

例句：

1. I"m off on my holidays tomorrow. 我明天就要度假了。

2. I"m taking a break from work to go on a family holiday. 我从工作中抽出时间，和家人一起去度假。

3. I"m looking forward to enjoying myself on my next holiday. 我期待着在下次度假中好好放松一下。

4. We"re going away for the holidays and we"re going to have a great time! 我们将要度假，我们一定会玩得很开心！

5. I took a few days off to relax on my holidays. 我休假几天，放松一下。

6. We"re going on a family holiday and I can"t wait to see my relatives again. 我们全家要去度假了，我迫不及待地想再次见到我的亲戚们。

7. It"s the first time I"ve ever been away from work for the holidays and I"m feeling a bit nervous about it. 这是我第一次在假期离开工作，我对此有点紧张。

英文小作文：

My Perfect Holiday

I dream of a perfect holiday every year, filled with relaxation, fun and adventure. I want to lie on the beach, soaking up the sun, and swimming in the ocean. I want to explore new places and try new things. But most of all, I want to enjoy myself and make some precious memories that will last a lifetime.

To achieve this dream, I plan to take a trip to a tropical beach destination that is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters. I will pack my swimsuit, sunscreen, and a book to read under the sunshade, and I will also bring my camera to capture the memories of this unforgettable trip.

On my journey, I will meet new people and make new friends, and I will try local food and drinks that are unique to this destination. I will also participate in activities like snorkeling and scuba diving, which will give me the opportunity to see underwater wonders up close and personal.

At the end of my trip, I will come back home exhausted but fulfilled, with memories that will last a lifetime and a renewed sense of adventure for my next adventure-filled holiday. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday filled with fun, relaxation and adventure!