「時間指定のチケット」を英語では？

基本語彙を柔軟に使いこなすにはやっぱり幅広く用例に触れていかないと難しいなと思わされた例をご紹介します。

このブログでも紹介させてもらったThe National Museum of African American History and Cultureの開館がいよいよ迫ってきました。入場は無料ですが、混雑を避けるために時間指定のチケットを配布しているようです。そこで使われていたのがtimed passesという言葉でした。

Get free ‘timed passes’ to Smithsonian’s newest museum
By Teta Alim
August 27, 2016 3:44 am

WASHINGTON — The fast-approaching opening of the Smithsonian Institution’s latest museum has gained a lot of interest, and while entry is free, eager attendees had to sign up for “timed passes” that became available Saturday morning.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Sept. 24. after a dedication ceremony that President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend.

At 9 a.m. Saturday, a limited amount of passes for the opening weekend as well as dates through October became available online and by phone. But by noon, all passes for opening weekend, as well as the next several weekends, were all booked.

Many weekday passes through October were still available.

博物館のサイトの案内の英語はTOEICでも登場するのでお馴染みの表現に溢れています。

Timed Entry Pass
The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC

DESCRIPTION
This timed pass grants you admission to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. You may enter the museum during the time you select and remain as long as you wish. The historic significance and high visibility of the museum are attracting an unprecedented number of local, national, and international visitors. Due to the level of interest, this Timed Pass system is available to admit as many visitors as possible while maintaining a secure, safe and smooth flow of people into the museum. Timed Passes for the general public and nonprofit organizations are free of charge.

Things You Need to Know
• Timed Passes for September and October are available now. To view available dates for Timed Passes in October, please click to the right of ‘September’ in the calendar.
• Passes for November and December will be released in September. Additional release dates will be announced shortly.
• There are 6 passes available per email address.
• This is not a pass for a tour, your visit to the museum will be self-guided.
• Please be prepared for large crowds and extended wait times.
• While we will do our best to honor the scheduled time on your passes, your actual entry time is subject to building capacity and safety.
• Each timed pass has a unique entry code and can only be used once.
• The National Museum of African American History and Culture is open 364 days each year. Regular hours of operation are from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• For more information, visit https://nmaahc.si.edu

あと気になった表現はThe National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Sept. 24. after a dedication ceremony that President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend.のdedication ceremony。「落成式」「竣工式」の意味になるようです。

（オックスフォード）
dedication
[countable] a ceremony that is held to show that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person

dedication ceremonyをgoogle画像検索してみるとリボンカットの場面が出てきました。リボンカットはTOEICには既出ですからdedication ceremonyも使われていてもおかしくなさそうです。

（公式問題集vol6）
City Debuts New Streetlights
Downtown Bolton looks a little brighter thanks to a new multimillion-dollar streetlight system.

The network of LED lamps was unveiled yesterday at twilight in a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Mayor Sue-Lynne Jenkins.

冒頭の動画は博物館の寄付の呼びかけに応えた企業のコメントですが、diversityとinclusivenessの大切さから寄付をしたと述べています。前回のブログエントリーにもつながるもので、このような価値観を大切にする必要性が企業で出てきていることを実感しました。