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2005.07.28

Hi! This is an especially busy time of year for airlines, hotels, and amusement parks. Places get crowded and prices rise. And here's a WordMaster that describes this time of booming demand for leisure and recreation!

Today's LessonCATEGORY: ジャパニーズイングリッシュ
PEAK SEASON / OFF SEASON   
ピークシーズン/オフシーズン

Explanation

  • Peak season is the time of year when the demand for travel tickets, reservations, etc. is highest.

    Off season is the time of year when the demand for travel tickets, reservations, etc. is lowest.

    Be Careful! The expression “season off” (シーズンオフ)is Japanese-English.
  • peak season は、乗り物のチケットやホテルの予約など、旅行関連の需要が1年のうちで最も多い時期のことです。

    off season は、そうした旅行関連の需要が1年のうちで最も少ない時期を指します。

    注意:season off 「シーズンオフ」という表現は和製英語で、英語にはありません。

examples

  1. You'll have to make a reservation well in advance if you want a room during peak season.
  2. I usually don't fly during the summer. I can't afford the peak-season rates.
  3. This is the peak season for hiking in the Southern Alps. You should expect the most popular trails to be crowded.
  4. a: I'm thinking of going to Greece this summer.
    b: You might want to go in the off season. Prices are much lower then.
  5. (a travel agent)
    I recommend off-season travel to anyone who can manage it.

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