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grand tour

/ɡrænd tʊər/

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/ɡrænd tʊər/C1formal
  • ruТрадиционное путешествие по Европе, особенно по Франции, Италии и Германии, предпринимавшееся молодыми аристократами или состоятельными людьми в рамках их образования в XVII–XIX веках. В современном употреблении также может означать любое обширное или всестороннее посещение места или объекта.

A traditional journey through Europe, especially France, Italy, and Germany, undertaken by young aristocrats or wealthy individuals as part of their education in the 17th–19th centuries. In modern usage, it can also refer to any extensive or comprehensive tour of a place or facility.

  1. Historical European journeyC1formalbritish

    A traditional journey through Europe, especially France, Italy, and Germany, undertaken by young aristocrats or wealthy individuals as part of their education.

    ruИсторическое европейское путешествие

    • In the 18th century, many young English gentlemen completed the Grand Tour.
    • His Grand Tour included visits to Paris, Rome, and Venice.
    • The Grand Tour was considered essential for a proper education.
  2. Comprehensive tourB2informal

    A thorough or extensive tour of a place, building, or area.

    ruОбширная экскурсия

    • The guide gave us the grand tour of the museum.
    • We took a grand tour of the entire city in one day.
    • The real estate agent offered a grand tour of the mansion.