Airport

Verb + airport

  • build an airport

  • circle an airport

  • close an airport

  • arrive at / get to the airport

  • depart from an airport

  • be stranded at the airport

Exercise

Verb + airport

  1. Heavy snow has closed several airports in the south of the country.

  2. Our airports are now heavily congested. It's clear that the government needs to build some new airports.

  3. Heathrow was very busy and we had to circle the airport, waiting for a landing slot.

  4. It's an early morning flight. It departs from Orly Airport at 6am.

  5. We were stranded at the airport for 48 hours after the air traffic controllers went on strike.

  6. We got to the airport with just 15 minutes to spare.

Notes

  1. Note these expressions:

  • My parents saw me off at the airport. (came with me to say goodbye)

    我的父母到机场为我送行。

  1. Note these noun + preposition + airport expressions:

  • The hotel is within easy reach of the airport.

    我的酒店离机场很近。

  • Just follow the signs for the airport.

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