There is some useful information about different phrases and words
linked to the topic: Travel. This vocabulary could be very useful for
people who travel and for those who learn English.
1.Travel business
travel agent/agency=agent or agency making agreements for travelers
to contact a travel agency by phone/by e-mail,etc.
planned route ( way taken in getting from starting-point to destination) for a journey
a guide book=book of information for tourists
2.Tickets
ticket=written or printed piece of paper or card entitling holder to enter place,
travel by public transport
to buy/get a ticket
to reserve/book a ticket
booking=reservations
seat=place where to sit
vacancy=unoccupied place
pay the fare(price charged to passenger on transport,especially public transport)
to pay a group tour rate
a single ticket
a one-way ticket
a return ticket
a round-trip
a through ticket
an excursion ticket
a season ticket
3. Luggage (Brit.)=baggage (Amer.)=suitcases,bags for containing traveler`s belongings
suitcase=case for carrying traveler`s belongings (especially clothes) usually with handle
and flat hinged lid
trunk=large luggage-box with hinged lid
bag=piece of luggage,receptacle with opening at top
package=bundle of things packed, parcel,box, etc. in which things are packed
crate=packing-case made of wooden slats, for conveying fragile goods
capacious handbag-bag used by a woman, especially for carrying packages or small items
to pack luggage
to register luggage
to have excess luggage/baggage=that exceeding weight allowance and liable to extra charge
to travel light/to travel with an overnight bag
to leave the luggage in the left luggage office (Brit.)=the baggage room (Amer.)
4. Customs
tax=contribution to State revenue legally levied on persons or property or business
duty=tax levied on certain goods
custom officerduty levied on imports
excise=government tax on certain goods produced and used inside a country
toll=tax paid for the right to use a bridge or road
levy=official demand for a tax
customs regulations=prescribed rules according to the customs
customs restrictions=limitations according to customs
a prohibited articles list.
1.Travel business
travel agent/agency=agent or agency making agreements for travelers
to contact a travel agency by phone/by e-mail,etc.
planned route ( way taken in getting from starting-point to destination) for a journey
a guide book=book of information for tourists
2.Tickets
ticket=written or printed piece of paper or card entitling holder to enter place,
travel by public transport
to buy/get a ticket
to reserve/book a ticket
booking=reservations
seat=place where to sit
vacancy=unoccupied place
pay the fare(price charged to passenger on transport,especially public transport)
to pay a group tour rate
a single ticket
a one-way ticket
a return ticket
a round-trip
a through ticket
an excursion ticket
a season ticket
3. Luggage (Brit.)=baggage (Amer.)=suitcases,bags for containing traveler`s belongings
suitcase=case for carrying traveler`s belongings (especially clothes) usually with handle
and flat hinged lid
trunk=large luggage-box with hinged lid
bag=piece of luggage,receptacle with opening at top
package=bundle of things packed, parcel,box, etc. in which things are packed
crate=packing-case made of wooden slats, for conveying fragile goods
capacious handbag-bag used by a woman, especially for carrying packages or small items
to pack luggage
to register luggage
to have excess luggage/baggage=that exceeding weight allowance and liable to extra charge
to travel light/to travel with an overnight bag
to leave the luggage in the left luggage office (Brit.)=the baggage room (Amer.)
4. Customs
tax=contribution to State revenue legally levied on persons or property or business
duty=tax levied on certain goods
custom officerduty levied on imports
excise=government tax on certain goods produced and used inside a country
toll=tax paid for the right to use a bridge or road
levy=official demand for a tax
customs regulations=prescribed rules according to the customs
customs restrictions=limitations according to customs
a prohibited articles list.
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