Vacation or Staycation? 該出外度假還是在家度假？2

Mark: But doesn’t staying in a hotel automatically put you in vacation-mode? Especially if they have a nice pool!

Paul: Sure, a pool is nice, but our neighborhood has a great pool. And going there is a lot cheaper than staying in a hotel.

Mark: Actually, you can find some good prices out there these days as hotels try to stay competitive.

Paul: Maybe. But to tell you the truth, I prefer sleeping in my own bed. After a good night’s rest, I’ll be better prepared for a new adventure each day.

Mark: But only if you can break your normal routine. They say that when you leave home, the change of scenery makes that easier to do.

Paul: But you have to spend one day to get to your destination and another to het home. For a week’s vacation, that leaves just five days to enjoy. We can relax and enjoy a full seven days off from work!

Mark: Yes, but will a staycation really allow you to return to work refreshed?

Paul: Sure. We’ll get out and do something fun and interesting every day.

Mark: Then no matter whether you choose a vacation or staycation, the emphasis should be on fun and relaxation, right?

Paul: Right!

competitive

destination

refreshed

relaxation

【Grammar on the go】

in vacation mode

in the condition of vacations

mode

I set the air conditioner on automatic mode.

Timothy is in sleep-mode, so you probably shouldn’t call him right now.

If you take Mary to the mall, she will be in shopping mode immediately.

Melanie doesn’t like to do housework, but when she is in cleaning mode, her whole entire house gets cleaned.

【Chat room】

vacation-mode

mode 狀態、渡假

比如說你下禮拜要去渡假，但你已經夢想著坐在沙灘上喝著雞尾酒

那你就是in vacation-mode 進入了渡假狀態

mode 設定的模式

以下為手機設定

vibration mode 震動模式

silent mode靜音模式

另外有一個源自法文的片語

a la mode 意指在甜點上加”一球冰淇淋”
brownie a la mode 加一球冰淇淋的布朗尼

apple pie a la mode 加冰淇淋的蘋果派

【Key word】

competitive 競爭力強的、具有競爭力的

compete 動詞

It’s not easy to excel in such a competitive society.

要在競爭如此激烈的社會中出類拔萃是很不容易的

The cleaning product remains very popular even in such a competitive market.

這個清潔用品即使在如此競爭激烈的市場中依然受到歡迎

refreshed 神清氣爽的、精神恢復的

refresh 使清新

I felt totally refreshed after a hot bath.

泡過熱水澡之後，我覺得完全神清氣爽

After the holiday, Victor came back to work refreshed.

relaxation (n)放鬆、休憩 (不可數)

relax (v)

George rarely has time for relaxation.

relaxation 也可當「消遣、娛樂」，當可數名詞

Gardening is one of Wilma’s favorite relaxations.

園藝是Wilma最喜歡的休閒娛樂之一