escapade

/ˈeskəpeɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeskəpeɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-skə-ˌpād/ (ame, mw)

escapade — noun

  • escapadesingular
  • escapadesplural

1. a lively, slightly reckless adventure or outing that feels exciting because it b

1.名詞C1
釋義

a lively, slightly reckless adventure or outing that feels exciting because it breaks ordinary rules or routines.

例句

Christopher and his cousins planned a midnight escapade to the closed beach.

go on / plan an escapade

Apinya laughed about her college escapade of sneaking into the bell tower.

escapade of + gerund

同義詞
  • adventure

    broader and often more positive; an escapade usually sounds shorter, wilder, or less responsible

  • stunt

    focuses on one bold act, often done to impress people, rather than the whole outing

  • prank

    narrower; a prank is a trick played on someone, while an escapade can be a whole risky outing

文法句型

go on an escapade

escapade + of + gerund

用法筆記

Often used for a short event that people later describe with amusement, even if it was careless or against the rules. It fits youthful, social, or holiday situations better than serious criminal acts.

常見錯誤

❌Our museum escapade was quiet and carefully planned.
✅Our museum trip was quiet and carefully planned.
💡'escapade' suggests excitement, risk, or slightly naughty behavior, not an ordinary outing.