getaway

noun
🔊/ˈɡetəweɪ/
🔊/ˈɡetəweɪ/
[usually singular]
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  1. an escape from a difficult situation, especially after committing a crime(尤指犯罪后的)逃跑,逃走
    • to make a quick getaway迅速逃跑
    • a getaway car逃跑用的汽车
    Topics Crime and punishmentc1
  2. (informal) a short holiday; a place that is suitable for a holiday短假;假日休闲地;适合度假的地方
    • a romantic weekend getaway in New York在纽约度过的浪漫周末
    • the popular island getaway of Penang深受人们喜爱的槟榔屿度假岛
    • a shortlist of things that most people look for when planning their summer getaway多数人在计划暑假时会寻找的东西的清单
    Topics Holidaysc2