biking
/baɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈaɪkɪŋ] /baɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈaɪkɪŋ] /ˈbīk/ (ame, mw) · /ˈbaɪkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈaɪkɪŋ] /ˈbaɪkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
biking — verb
- bikingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- bikings3rd person singular
- bikinging-ing form
- bikingedpast simple
1. to travel from one place to another on a bicycle, usually for practical or recre
to travel from one place to another on a bicycle, usually for practical or recreational purposes rather than as a competitive sport
Tariq bikes to school every morning with his younger sister.
bikes to [place] — regular travel pattern
Mira decided to bike to the library instead of waiting for the bus.
decided to bike to [place]
The children biked along the river path after lunch.
Yael biked all the way home because the last train had left already.
Anjali and her cousin often bike to the park near their house on sunny days.
文法句型
bike + to + place
bike + along/across/through + route
用法筆記
This is the most common use of 'bike' as a verb. It is less formal than 'cycle' and suggests an everyday, practical activity rather than competitive sport.
常見錯誤
2. to carry and deliver something using a motorcycle, especially as a job or regula
to carry and deliver something using a motorcycle, especially as a job or regular service
Quinn bikes food orders from restaurants to customers across the city.
bikes [items] from [place] to [place] — delivery pattern
Adisa earns extra money by biking packages across downtown every evening.
by biking [items] across [area]
Dario biked the legal documents to the main office before the noon deadline.
The courier company hired Hoa to bike fresh bread to local shops each morning.
文法句型
bike + object + to + person/place
用法筆記
Frequently used in job descriptions for food delivery, courier services, and messenger roles. The subject is usually a person employed for deliveries, and the object must be something that can be carried on a motorcycle.
biking — noun
1. the practice of travelling on a bicycle or a motorcycle for exercise, enjoyment,
the practice of travelling on a bicycle or a motorcycle for exercise, enjoyment, or competitive racing
Mountain biking is popular among young people in Taiwan because of the many hills nearby.
[type] biking — compound noun pattern for varieties of the activity
Asher goes biking every weekend with a group of friends from the office.
goes biking — activity pattern
The new park near Defne's house has special paths for biking and running.
Owen prefers biking to swimming because it lets him see more of the countryside.
Shirin takes her helmet and biking gloves whenever she goes on a long trip.
文法句型
go biking
[type] biking
biking + noun
用法筆記
This is the most standard noun sense of 'biking'. Unlike senses 2 and 3, this one is accepted in both formal and informal English. It is often combined with another noun to form compounds: mountain biking, road biking, dirt biking.
常見錯誤
2. a two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing pedals with their feet, use
a two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing pedals with their feet, used for transport or recreation
Camila bought a cheap bike through the school biking club and rides it every day.
biking + noun (compound modifier) — 'biking club'
Ilan's bike has a flat tire, so he is walking it to the repair shop.
possessive + bike — referring to a bicycle
Sade got a bright red bike for her birthday last spring and rides it everywhere.
A blue bike chained to the cafe railing belongs to the local biking shop owner.
文法句型
possessive + bike
biking + noun (compound)
go + biking
用法筆記
In some informal varieties of English, 'biking' can mean 'a bicycle', but this is very uncommon. The standard noun forms 'bike' and 'bicycle' are far more common. Learners should use 'bike' instead of 'biking' for the vehicle.
常見錯誤
3. a two-wheeled road vehicle powered by an engine, larger and faster than a bicycl
a two-wheeled road vehicle powered by an engine, larger and faster than a bicycle
Nikos bought a used motorcycle to ride to work on the expressway every day.
a [adjective] motorcycle — describing the vehicle
Layla's loud motorcycle woke up half the street when she started it at dawn.
possessive + [adjective] motorcycle
Kenji polished his father's old motorbike until the chrome parts shone brightly.
Sahil parked his red motorcycle under the awning at work to keep it dry.
- motorcycle
the standard neutral term; much more common than 'biking' for the vehicle
- motorbike
informal but still far more frequent than 'biking' for a powered two-wheeler
- bike
commonly used for both bicycles and motorcycles depending on context
文法句型
possessive + motorcycle
a [adjective] motorcycle
用法筆記
In some informal varieties, 'biking' can mean 'a motorcycle', but this is very rare. The standard nouns 'motorcycle' and 'motorbike' are far more common and appropriate in most situations. Learners should avoid using 'biking' for the vehicle.