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journey

When used as a noun, "journey" usually refers to the act of traveling from one point to another rather than the destination itself. In modern English, it is very common to use "journey" metaphorically to describe a personal experience or emotional growth (e.g., "a spiritual journey"). As a verb, "journey" sounds more formal and poetic than "travel." In everyday conversation, people almost always prefer the word "travel" or "go."

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon in a high-rise office; Victoria is staring at a spreadsheet while Mr. Sterling is at a wellness retreat.

Mr. Sterling

Victoria, the Q3 reports aren't data; they are a spiritual journey.

Victoria

They're a train wreck. Cut the fluff and just sign off on the budget.

💡

Mr. Sterling uses 'journey' metaphorically to describe business data as a process of growth, while Victoria uses the idiom 'train wreck' to describe a disastrous situation, highlighting their conflict between philosophical abstraction and corporate pragmatism.

Ý nghĩa

noun

The act of traveling from one place to another, especially when it is long or arduous.

"The journey across the Sahara desert took several weeks."

noun

A long process of personal change or spiritual growth.

"Her journey toward recovery was filled with challenges and triumphs."

verb (transitive)

To travel over a specific distance or through a particular region.

"They journeyed through the mountains to reach the hidden valley."

verb (intransitive)

To travel, often implying a long or slow pace.

"The nomads journeyed south for the winter."

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