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Travel
EP1 M2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| give way | stop at a junction before entering a bigger road |
| right of way | is allowed to go before other traffic |
| pedestrian crossing | often called a zebra crossing when it has black and white stripes |
| sounding/beeping your horn | forcing the steering wheel to make a sound |
| jumping a red light | not stopping at a red light |
| reckless | very dangerous |
| drink-driving | driving after consuming too much alcohol |
| drug-driving | driving after taking illegal drugs |
| breathalyser | instrument you breathe into to measure alcohol level |
| hit-and-run | running to someone and not stopping |
| ban | removal of driving licence |
| penalty points | negative points that are added up and can cause loss of driving licence |
| on-the-spot | given at the scene of the offence |
| exhaust emissions | waste gases produced by the vehicle |
| roadworthy | in a condition that it can be driven safely |
| tyre tread | the depth of the grooves in the tyre rubber |
| bald | tyre which has lost its head |
| tailback | line of slow or stopped traffic |
| congestion | situation in which there is a lot of traffic that can't move |
| toll | a charge you have to pay to use the road |
| pile-up | crash between several or many cars |
| diverted | directed away from our road |
| disruption | when a system, process or event is prevented from continuing as usual or expected |
| tow-away zone | area where your car may be taken away if you park illegally |
| clamped | fitted with a metal device on the wheel to prevent it from moving |
| road rage | anger or violence between drivers because of difficult driving conditions |
| skidded | lost control of the steering so that the car slid across the road |
| head-on collision | two vehicles hitting each other directly in the front |
| scheduled flight | regular flight |
| charter flight | special flight taking a group of people to the same destination |
| restrictions | only being able to travel on certain days |
| value for money | the amount of something you get in comparison to the price |
| non-refundable | you can't get your money back |
| cancellation fee | money to cancel your ticket |
| stopover | you may stray somewhere overnight before continuing to your destination |
| a package holiday | includes transfers and accommodation |
| all-inclusive holiday | includes flight, accommodation and all meals and drinks |
| national carrier | national airline |
| ferry | boat |
| crossing | from one country to the other by boat |
| go on a cruise | have a holiday on a boat |
| holiday of a lifetime | one you will always remember |
| shared cabin | a bed in a cabin with other people |
| upper deck | the higher part of the ship, which is often bigger and more comfortable |
| exotic | unusual or exciting |
| get away from it all | escape your daily life and routines |
| carriage | part of the train |
| change trains | get off one train and onto the other |
| through train | direct train, which takes you directly to your destination |
| getting around | travelling to different places |
| unlimited mileage | you can travel as many miles as you like for the same price |
| come and go as you please | go where you want when you want |
| camping | sleeping in a tent or caravan |
| self-catering | where you do your own cooking |
| chalet | small cottage or cabin specially built for holiday-makers |
| guest house | small, relatively cheap hotel |
| inn | similar to a pub, but also offering accommodation |
| half board | usually breakfast and one other meal |
| full board | all meals |
| escape the crowds | go where there are not many people |
| get off the beaten track | go to placers tourists don't normally go, somewhere different |
| get back to nature | live a natural, rural style of life |
| tourist sector | tourist industry |
| discerning | showing good judgement, especially about style and quality |
| boast | listing the good qualities of a place |
| hordes | crowds |
| wealth of | large amount of |
| flora and fauna | plants and animals |
| national parks | areas of a country that are protected by the government because of their natural beauty or special history |
| nature reserves | areas of land protected in order to keep safe the animals and plants that live there |
| tracts | areas of land |
| virgin | original and natural |
| seeking something out of the ordinary | looking for something different |
| unwind | relax, reduce your general level of stress |
| recharge | get back your energy |
| taste of the bush | wild, areas covered in grass, bushes or trees |
| 4x4 | vehicles with driving power on all four wheels |
| waterfront | on the edge of the sea or river |
| stunning | extremely beautiful |
| unbeatable | no other company can offer cheaper ones for the same price |
| awe-inspiring | it fills you with a sense of the power and beauty of what you are looking at |
| rambles, hikes, treks | walks, increasing difficulty |
| unrivalled | no other holiday programme can match this |
| scenic | having views of the attractive, natural things in the countryside |
| paradise | a perfect place or situation |
| ecotourism | the business of organising holidays in a way which helps local people and does not damage the environment |
| savour | enjoy or taste |
| heartland | the inland areas furthest away from the sea or from borders with other countries |
| burgeoning | increasing rapidly |
| cater to | to provide |
| to quell | to stop something |
| inadvertently | unintentionally |
| ramification | unwelcome consequense |
| to flaunt | to show |
| genuine | truly, honest |
| propensity | an inclination |
| bridge a gap | to reduce the differences that exist between two things or groups of people |
| pave the way | to create a situation in which somebody will be able to do something |
| jump ship | to leave suddenly and unexpectedly |
| train of thought | a series of thoughts or ideas that someone is having |
| off the beaten track | far away from everythings |
| high and dry | put in a difficult situation which they could not change |
| in the same boat | to be in the same situation |
| jumped on that bandwagon | to become involved in an activity that is successful so that you can get the advantages of it yourself |
| that ship has sailed | an opportunity that has passed |
| smooth sailing | easy |
| driving me up a wall | irritating me |
| bump in the road | a small problem |
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