1570s, "a deviation in argument," also "a military sally," from Latin excursionem (nominative excursio) "a running forth, sally, excursion, expedition," figuratively "an outset, opening," noun of action from past participle stem of excurrere "run out, run forth, hasten forward; project, extend," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + currere "to run" (see current (adj.)). Sense of "journey" recorded in English by 1660s.
双语例句
1. We unwisely chose not to go on a coach excursion to Trondheim.
我们作出了不明智的选择，没有乘旅游大巴去特隆赫姆。
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2. Her husband had also been dragooned into the excursion.
她的丈夫也被拉来参加远足了。
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3. She felt more than usually hungry after her excursion.
远足后，她比平时感觉更饿。
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4. We also recommend a full day optional excursion to the Upper Douro.