词汇 | on the road |
释义 | on the road Theme: TRAVEL mod. traveling from place to place, not necessarily on the highways.I was on the road with the circus for six months.I don't work in the main office anymore. Now I'm on the road. Idiom on the road traveling to different places.The band spends three months a year on the road.Busy professionals prefer e-mail because they can work at home, at the office, or on the road. Usage notes: often used to describe traveling entertainers or sales representatives on the road1. Traveling away from one's home or usual place of work. We're expanding our business across the country, so I've been on the road almost constantly for the past three months. I'll be on the road next week, so let's schedule something for after I get back. 2. In the act of driving to some destination. If we don't get on the road by 10, we'll never make it in time. Some people find driving long distances stressful, but when I'm out on the road, I feel very relaxed. on the roadFig. traveling from place to place, not necessarily on the highways; working away from one's home or office. I was on the road with the circus for six months. I don't work in the main office anymore. Now I'm on the road. on the road1. Traveling, as in Our salesmen are on the road five days a week. [Mid-1600s] 2. on the road to. On the way to, following a course that will end in. For example, We could see Mary was on the road to recovery, or The business obviously was on the road to ruin. [Mid-1600s] on the ˈroad1 travelling, especially for long distances or periods of time: The band has been on the road for six months. 2 (of a car) in good condition so that it can be legally driven: It will cost about €700 to get the car back on the road. 3 moving from place to place, and having no permanent home: Life on the road can be very hard. on the road mod. traveling from place to place, not necessarily on the highways. (see also get the show on the road.) I was on the road with the circus for six months. on the road1. On tour, as a theatrical company. 2. Traveling, especially as a salesperson. 3. Wandering, as a vagabond. |
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