voyage
voyage — noun
1. a long trip from one place to a distant one, made by sea, air, or through space
a long trip from one place to a distant one, made by sea, air, or through space
The ship began its voyage from Liverpool to New York on a cold morning.
voyage from [A] to [B]
Megan dreamed of taking a voyage across the Pacific Ocean to visit Japan.
take a voyage
The voyage to Mars will require at least six months of travel in deep space.
Gabriel wrote a book about his voyage around the world in a small boat.
The Titanic sank on its first voyage across the North Atlantic in 1912.
文法句型
voyage + from + [place]
voyage + to + [place]
voyage + across + [body of water]
用法筆記
Unlike 'trip' or 'journey', 'voyage' strongly suggests crossing a large body of water or travelling through space. It is rarely used for short-distance or land-only travel.
常見錯誤
2. the time spent travelling by sea from one port to another, including everything
the time spent travelling by sea from one port to another, including everything that happens on the way
The voyage from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro usually takes about three weeks by sea.
specific sea route
During the voyage, the passengers enjoyed live music and swimming in the ship pool.
during the voyage
The smooth voyage from Piraeus to Santorini across the Aegean made the trip a joy for everyone on the ferry.
Bilal kept a daily diary during the thirty-day voyage from Singapore to Cape Town.
The twelve-day return voyage from Yokohama ended with a farewell dinner thanks to favourable winds.
文法句型
during the voyage
on the voyage
voyage of + [duration]
用法筆記
This sense emphasises the duration and events of the journey by water, not just the destination. Common with adjectives like 'smooth', 'rough', 'outward', and 'return'.
常見錯誤
voyage — verb
1. to make a long journey to a faraway place, by sea, land, or air
to make a long journey to a faraway place, by sea, land, or air
In the 1400s, Chinese admiral Zheng He voyaged across the Indian Ocean with a fleet of over three hundred ships.
voyage + across [sea] for historical exploration
Polynesian navigators voyaged across the vast Pacific Ocean to settle on remote islands over a thousand years ago.
voyage + across [ocean] for historical migration
Thousands of people voyaged from Ireland to America during the Great Famine.
During the Age of Exploration, European ships voyaged across the Atlantic to reach new continents and establish trade routes.
文法句型
voyage + across + [place]
voyage + to + [place]
voyage + from + [place]
用法筆記
The verb 'voyage' is far less common than its noun form. In everyday English, 'travel' or 'go on a journey' is preferred. The verb 'voyage' sounds formal or literary.
常見錯誤
2. to travel across a sea or ocean in a boat or ship, often over a long distance
to travel across a sea or ocean in a boat or ship, often over a long distance
The fishermen voyaged out to sea before dawn in search of tuna.
Hiro voyaged down the Mekong River on a wooden boat carrying rice and fruit.
voyage + down [river]
For centuries, traders voyaged across the Mediterranean carrying silk and spices.
The explorers voyaged north through dangerous icy waters near the Arctic Circle.
文法句型
voyage + across + [sea/ocean]
voyage + down + [river]
voyage + through + [waters]
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to travel by water. Unlike 'sail', it does not require a sailing vessel — any boat or ship works. It is the rarest sense of 'voyage' and appears almost exclusively in historical or literary texts.