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joyride

/ˈdʒɔɪ.raɪd/

2 entries

noun

/ˈdʒɔɪ.raɪd/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее поездку, совершаемую исключительно ради удовольствия и острых ощущений, часто без определённого пункта назначения.

A noun referring to a drive taken purely for enjoyment and thrill, often without a specific destination.

  1. Pleasure rideB1informal

    A ride taken in a vehicle purely for enjoyment, often without a specific destination.

    ruПоездка ради удовольствия

    • The teenagers took a joyride in their friend's new car.
    • They went on a joyride through the countryside just for fun.
    • A joyride can be a great way to relax on a weekend.

    Synonymsdriveexcursionjauntoutingrunspin

    Antonymschorecommutedrudgery

Forms
  • joyrides plural form
  • joyrides' possessive plural form
  • joyride's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈdʒɔɪ.raɪd/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий совершить поездку, особенно на угнанном транспортном средстве, ради удовольствия или возбуждения, часто безрассудно.

A verb meaning to take a ride, especially in a stolen vehicle, for pleasure or excitement, often recklessly.

  1. Drive for pleasureB2informal

    To ride in a vehicle, especially a car, for fun and without a specific destination.

    ruКататься ради удовольствия

    • They decided to joyride around the countryside on a sunny afternoon.
    • He loves to joyride in his convertible with the top down.
    • We spent the whole evening joyriding through the city streets.

    Synonymscruisedrive aroundmotorridetool around

Forms
  • joyridden past participle
  • joyrode past simple
  • joyriding present participle
  • joyrides third person singular