safari

[səfˈɑri] /səfˈɑːriː/ (ame, ipa) · /sɐfˈɑːɹi/ (bre, ipa)

safari — noun

1. a planned adventure or excursion into the wilderness for the purpose of photogra

1.名詞B2
釋義

a planned adventure or excursion into the wilderness for the purpose of photographing or watching wildlife in its natural environment

例句

The family decided to go on a safari through the savanna to see wild elephants.

go on a safari + through [place] — typical pattern

On safari in Kenya last summer, they managed to photograph three rare leopards.

be on safari — common fixed phrase

同義詞
  • expedition

    Broader; can refer to any scientific or exploratory journey, not just wildlife-focused.

  • excursion

    Usually shorter and less physically demanding than a typical multi-day safari.

  • game drive

    Specific to the act of driving through a park to view animals; often a component of a safari.

文法句型

go on a safari

be on safari

用法筆記

Often used with 'go on' or 'be on' to describe the act of traveling for wildlife viewing.

常見錯誤

❌We visited the zoo on a safari.
✅We went on a safari in the savanna to see wild animals.
💡a safari means going into the wild, not visiting a zoo.
❌We will safari tomorrow.
✅We will go on a safari tomorrow.
💡safari is a noun, not a verb.

2. time that you spend traveling or staying away from your usual home or work, ofte

2.名詞B1
釋義

time that you spend traveling or staying away from your usual home or work, often for pleasure or to discover new places

例句

After retiring from teaching, Felipe went on a six-month safari through South America.

go on a + time-period + safari — traveling away from regular life

The agency specializes in culinary safaris that take food lovers to different regions.

culinary safari — noun modifier for a themed travel experience

同義詞
  • journey

    Broader and more general; does not carry the sense of being away from home or work as a core feature.

  • trip

    More casual and often shorter; lacks the organized or themed aspect that 'safari' suggests.

  • expedition

    Suggests greater planning and purpose, sometimes for research or exploration rather than relaxation.

文法句型

go on a safari

plan a safari

take a safari

用法筆記

This sense extends the traditional wildlife-trip meaning to any journey away from home or work, often focused on a specific interest such as food, culture, or shopping.

常見錯誤

❌I went on a safari to the grocery store.
✅I went on a weekend safari to the countryside.
💡this sense still implies a meaningful trip away, not a trivial errand.