cruising

• 描述以舒适速度平稳匀速地移动，常用于交通工具或船只；也指巡航、巡游的状态。

Describes moving smoothly and steadily at a comfortable speed, often used in the context of vehicles or boats.

1. Moving smoothly and steadilyB1informal

   Traveling or moving at a relaxed, steady speed, often in a vehicle or boat.

   巡航的

   • The ship was cruising through calm waters.
   • He was cruising down the highway in his convertible.
   • The pilot kept the plane cruising at 30,000 feet.

   同义词driftingfloatingglidingrollingsailing

   反义词dawdlingstopping

2. Leisurely vacation travelB1informal

   Engaging in a holiday trip on a cruise ship.

   邮轮度假

   • They went on a cruising holiday in the Caribbean.
   • The cruising passengers enjoyed the onboard entertainment.
   • Cruising destinations include exotic islands and ports.

3. Performing easily or effortlesslyB2slang

   Doing something with ease and confidence, often in sports or activities.

   轻松自如

   • The team was cruising to victory in the second half.
   • She was cruising through her exams without studying much.
   • He's cruising in his new job, handling everything perfectly.

   同义词effortlessglidingsailingsmooth

   反义词laboringstrugglingtoiling

• 指乘船或划船休闲旅行的活动，也指以中等速度行驶或驾车兜风消遣。

A noun referring to the activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for pleasure, or the act of driving at a moderate speed for leisure.

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1. Sailing for pleasureB1formal

   The activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for leisure, often visiting multiple destinations.

   游轮旅行

   • They went cruising in the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
   • Cruising is a popular vacation choice for many retirees.
   • The company offers luxury cruising packages around the Mediterranean.

   同义词boatingsailingyachting

2. Driving slowlyB1informalamerican

   The act of driving a car at a moderate, steady speed, often for enjoyment or without a specific destination.

   低速驾驶

   • We spent the evening cruising down the main street.
   • He enjoys cruising in his vintage convertible on weekends.
   • Cruising around town is a favorite pastime for teenagers here.

   同义词drivingmotoring

3. Searching for a partnerC1informal

   The act of walking or driving around in public places looking for a casual sexual partner, often associated with gay culture.

   寻伴

   • The park is known as a spot for cruising after dark.
   • He was arrested for cruising in a public restroom.
   • Cruising apps have largely replaced physical cruising spots.

   同义词trolling

• 动词，表示以恒定速度平稳行进，有时指悠闲地行驶；也指乘船游玩或巡航。

A verb used to indicate traveling at a steady speed, often leisurely, or sailing on a ship for pleasure.

1. B1formal

   To travel on a ship or boat for pleasure, visiting different places.

   乘船游览

   • They cruised through the Mediterranean Sea.
   • We will cruise along the river next weekend.
   • The family cruised to the Caribbean for vacation.

   同义词boatsailvoyageyacht

2. Drive or move smoothlyB1informal

   To drive or move at a steady, relaxed speed.

   平稳行驶

   • He cruised down the highway in his convertible.
   • She cruised through the city on her bike.
   • The car cruised effortlessly at 60 mph.

   同义词coastdriftglidesailsweeptool

   反义词accelerateboltchargedashhurryracespeedsprinttearzoom

3. Achieve easilyB2informal

   To succeed or win with little effort.

   轻松达成

   • The team cruised to victory in the final match.
   • She cruised through her exams without studying much.
   • He cruised past the competition in the race.

   同义词breezecoastrompsailwalk

   反义词laborstrivestruggletoil