什么是 “expedition”?
虽然 “expedition” 最常见的词性是名词(意为“远征、探险队”),但在古英语或文学语境中,它偶尔也可作动词使用,表示“迅速完成某事”或“加快进程”。不过,现代标准英语中,“expedite” 才是更常用的动词形式。
注意:在当代英语中,“expedition” 几乎不作为动词使用。如果你要表达“加快、促进”的意思,请使用 “expedite”。
动词用法对比:expedition vs. expedite
- Expedition (n.):一次有组织的远征或考察活动。
例:The team launched an expedition to the Arctic.
- Expedite (v.):加快进程,促进完成。
例:We need to expedite the delivery of these supplies.
历史/文学中的动词用法(罕见)
在莎士比亚时代或17世纪文献中,偶见 “to expedition” 表示“迅速行动”或“加速执行”,但这种用法如今已基本消失。
“He expeditioned his departure upon hearing the news.”(古语,今不推荐)
正确动词表达建议
若你想表达以下含义,请使用对应动词:
- “组织一次远征” → organize/launch/conduct an expedition
- “加快某事” → expedite, accelerate, hasten
- “派遣队伍” → send out, dispatch
实用例句(现代英语)
Scientists are planning an expedition to study volcanic activity.
Please expedite the approval process so we can start on time.
The government dispatched an expedition to map the uncharted islands.
常见错误提醒
❌ 错误:I will expedition the report.
✅ 正确:I will expedite the report.
❌ 错误:They expeditioned to the mountains.
✅ 正确:They went on an expedition to the mountains.