rehearse /rɪˈhɜːrs/
(verb) to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance
Example: Today, we'll just be rehearsing the final scene.
(verb) to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance
Example: Today, we'll just be rehearsing the final scene.
permit /pərˈmɪt/
(verb) to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen
Example: Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital
(verb) to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen
Example: Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital
Boarding pass /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
(noun) a pass for boarding an aircraft, given to a passenger when the ticket is issued or upon check-in at the airport.
Example: Your boarding passes and your departure card. Please fill it out and hand it in at the Immigration desk
(noun) a pass for boarding an aircraft, given to a passenger when the ticket is issued or upon check-in at the airport.
Example: Your boarding passes and your departure card. Please fill it out and hand it in at the Immigration desk
pre-boarding announcement /priː/-/ˈbɔːdɪŋ/ /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
(noun)
Example: This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight 89B to Rome.
(noun)
Example: This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight 89B to Rome.
special assistance /ˈspɛʃəl/ /əˈsɪstəns/
(noun)
Example: We are now inviting any passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding.
(noun)
Example: We are now inviting any passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding.
boarding call /ˈbɔːdɪŋ/ /kɔːl/
(noun)
Example: This is the final boarding call for passengers Erin and Fred Collins.
(noun)
Example: This is the final boarding call for passengers Erin and Fred Collins.
proceed to /prəˈsiːd/ /tuː/
(verb)
Example: Please proceed to gate 3 immediately
(verb)
Example: Please proceed to gate 3 immediately
upright position /ˈʌpraɪt/ /pəˈzɪʃən/
(noun)
Example: Please keep your seats and table trays in the upright position for take-off.
(noun)
Example: Please keep your seats and table trays in the upright position for take-off.
Be prohibited /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
(verb)
Example: Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight.
(verb)
Example: Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight.
carry-on luggage /ˈkæri/-/ɒn/ /ˈlʌgɪʤ/
(noun)
Example: We ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight.
(noun)
Example: We ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight.
inclement /ɪnˈklemənt/
(adjective) not pleasant; cold, wet, etc.
Example: There will be a slight departure delay due to inclement weather outside.
(adjective) not pleasant; cold, wet, etc.
Example: There will be a slight departure delay due to inclement weather outside.
Welcome onboard /ˈwɛlkəm/ /ˈɒnbɔːd/
(verb)
Example: Welcome onboard this flight to Seoul.
(verb)
Example: Welcome onboard this flight to Seoul.
Next stop /nɛkst/ /stɒp/
(noun)
Example: Attention, please! The next stop of the bus is the Art Museum.
(noun)
Example: Attention, please! The next stop of the bus is the Art Museum.
Get on /gɛt/ /ɒn/
(phrasal verb) used to talk or ask about how well somebody is doing in a particular situation
Example: If you want to go to 5th Avenue, get on the bus number 15.
(phrasal verb) used to talk or ask about how well somebody is doing in a particular situation
Example: If you want to go to 5th Avenue, get on the bus number 15.
Get off /gɛt/ /ɒf/
(phrasal verb) used especially to tell somebody to stop touching you or another person
Example: Remember to get off the bus at Mountain Road.
(phrasal verb) used especially to tell somebody to stop touching you or another person
Example: Remember to get off the bus at Mountain Road.
Bus lane /ˈbʌs leɪn/
(noun) a part of a road that only buses are allowed to use
Example: It is illegal to park a car in a bus lane.
(noun) a part of a road that only buses are allowed to use
Example: It is illegal to park a car in a bus lane.
Catch a/the bus /kæʧ/ /ðə/ /bʌs/
(verb)
Example: From here it is possible to catch the bus back to Peebles.
(verb)
Example: From here it is possible to catch the bus back to Peebles.
Miss a/the bus /mɪs/ /ðə/ /bʌs/
(verb)
Example: They missed the bus to school.
(verb)
Example: They missed the bus to school.
Bus route /bʌs/ /ruːt/
(noun)
Example: There will soon be a new bus route circuiting the old city.
(noun)
Example: There will soon be a new bus route circuiting the old city.
Step on/ off /stɛp/ /ɒn// /ɒf/
(verb)
Example: Please step on or off the train so that we can depart
(verb)
Example: Please step on or off the train so that we can depart
Conductor /kənˈdʌktər/
(noun) a person who stands in front of an orchestra , a group of singers etc., and directs their performance, especially somebody who does this as a profession
Example: Attention, passengers: this is your conductor speaking.
(noun) a person who stands in front of an orchestra , a group of singers etc., and directs their performance, especially somebody who does this as a profession
Example: Attention, passengers: this is your conductor speaking.
On platform /ɒn/ /ˈplætfɔːm/
(adjective)
Example: May I have your attention please on platform 14.
(adjective)
Example: May I have your attention please on platform 14.
Leave unattended /liːv/ /ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd/
(verb)
Example: Luggage left unattended may be removed without warning or destroyed or damaged by the security services.
(verb)
Example: Luggage left unattended may be removed without warning or destroyed or damaged by the security services.
Line up at /laɪn/ /ʌp/ /æt/
(verb)
Example: Please have your boarding passes ready, and line up at door number five.
(verb)
Example: Please have your boarding passes ready, and line up at door number five.
Automated ticket machines /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ /məˈʃiːnz/
(noun)
Example: If you need to buy tickets for the light-rail train, use the automated ticket machines
(noun)
Example: If you need to buy tickets for the light-rail train, use the automated ticket machines
Rail route map /reɪl/ /ruːt/ /mæp/
(noun)
Example: There are rail route maps and information about the light-rail system at the kiosks on both the main and lower floors.
(noun)
Example: There are rail route maps and information about the light-rail system at the kiosks on both the main and lower floors.
intermission /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃn/
(noun) a short period of time between the parts of a play, film, etc.
Example: There will be four acts with a 20-minute intermission.
(noun) a short period of time between the parts of a play, film, etc.
Example: There will be four acts with a 20-minute intermission.
Box office /ˈbɑːks ɑːfɪs/
(noun) the place at a theatre, cinema, etc. where the tickets are sold
Example: You can buy tickets in person or by calling the box office at 555- 8294.
(noun) the place at a theatre, cinema, etc. where the tickets are sold
Example: You can buy tickets in person or by calling the box office at 555- 8294.
in the lobby /ɪn/ /ðə/ /ˈlɒbi/
(adjective)
Example: During intermission drinks and snacks are for sale in the lobby.
(adjective)
Example: During intermission drinks and snacks are for sale in the lobby.
Sold out /ˌsəʊld ˈaʊt/
(adjective) if a concert, match, etc. is sold out , there are no more tickets available for it
Example: Tickets for the play has already been sold out.
(adjective) if a concert, match, etc. is sold out , there are no more tickets available for it
Example: Tickets for the play has already been sold out.
state-of-the- art /steɪt/-/ɒv/-/ði/- /ɑːt/
(adjective)
Example: We are excited about the reopening of the museum galleries with state-of-the-art and upgraded exhibits.
(adjective)
Example: We are excited about the reopening of the museum galleries with state-of-the-art and upgraded exhibits.
Acquire sth /əˈkwaɪə/
(verb)
Example: The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
(verb)
Example: The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
Open/closed to the public /ˈəʊpən///kləʊzd/ /tuː/ /ðə/ /ˈpʌblɪk/
(adjective)
Example: Please notice that our Museum will be closed to the public this weekend for renovation.
(adjective)
Example: Please notice that our Museum will be closed to the public this weekend for renovation.
admission fee /ədˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /fiː/
(noun)
Example: Many museums do not have admission fees.
(noun)
Example: Many museums do not have admission fees.
curator /ˈkjʊreɪtər/
(noun) a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or an art gallery , etc.
Example: The curator is an expert in her field.
(noun) a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or an art gallery , etc.
Example: The curator is an expert in her field.
wander around (sth) /ˈwɒndər/ /əˈraʊnd/
(verb)
Example: On Saturday I enjoyed wandering around the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
(verb)
Example: On Saturday I enjoyed wandering around the Metropolitan Museum of Art.