expedition

expedition
noun
  1. a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war
    （为特定目的而做的）旅行，出行（尤指探险；科学考察；远征）
    an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco.
    对奥里诺科河丛林的探险。
    a shopping expedition.
    逛街购物。
    ■the people involved in such a journey or voyage
    踏上征途的人们；远征队；探险队；考察队
    many of the expedition have passed rigorous courses.
    远行者当中许多人经过了荆棘的道路。
  2. [mass noun](formal)promptness or speed in doing something
    (正式)迅速；敏捷
    the landlord shall remedy the defects with all possible expedition.
    房东将迅速采取补救措施解决这些问题。
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  1. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin expeditio(n-), from expedire 'extricate' (see expedite). Early senses included 'prompt supply of something' and 'setting out with aggressive intent'. The notions of 'speed' and 'purpose' are retained in current senses. Sense 1 dates from the late 16th cent
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