1590s, contraction of Middle English in felde, from Old English on felda "in the field" (especially of battle), from a- "on" (see a- (1)) + field (n.). Meaning "away from home" is attested by early 15c.
权威例句
1. During their summer holidays they cruised further afield to Normandy and Brittany.
暑期他们乘船到更远的诺曼底和布列塔尼游览。
2. British tour companies are nudging clients to travel further afield.
英国旅游公司正鼓动客户到更远的地方去旅游。
3. Many of those arrested came from far afield.
那些被捕者有许多来自很远的地方。
4. Don't go too far afield or you'll get lost.
别走得太远,要不然你会迷路的.
5. You can hire a car if you want to explore further afield.