clamber

/ˈklæmbə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklæmbər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklam-bər ˈkla-mər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈklæm.bər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklæm.bɚ/ (ame, ipa)

clamber — verb

  • clamberpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • clambershe / she / it
  • clamberedpast simple
  • clambering-ing form

1. To move up, over, or through something using both your hands and feet because th

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

To move up, over, or through something using both your hands and feet because the surface is steep, uneven, or difficult to cross.

例句

Saanvi clambered over the fallen tree trunk to reach the riverbank.

clamber + over + obstacle

The children clambered up the steep, muddy slope on their hands and knees.

clamber + up + surface with body-part detail

同義詞
  • scramble

    implies speed and urgency, often on loose or unstable ground

  • scale

    more formal; means climbing to the very top of something tall or imposing

  • shinny

    specifically means climbing a pole or tree trunk by gripping with the legs and pulling with the arms

文法句型

clamber + up/over/onto/into/across/down + noun phrase

用法筆記

Always followed by a preposition of direction (up, over, onto, into, across, down). The subject is typically a person or animal moving on all four limbs. Not used for smooth or effortless climbing.

常見錯誤

❌She clambered gracefully up the ladder.
✅She climbed gracefully up the ladder.
💡'clamber' always implies awkward or effortful movement; use 'climb' for smooth, easy climbing.
❌He clambered the stairs.
✅He clambered up the stairs.
💡'clamber' must be followed by a preposition of direction; it cannot take a direct object.

clamber — noun