gatecrash

/ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/ (ame, ipa)

gatecrash — verb

  • gatecrashpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • gatecrasheshe / she / it
  • gatecrashedpast simple
  • gatecrashing-ing form

1. to attend a social event such as a party, wedding, or concert without having bee

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to attend a social event such as a party, wedding, or concert without having been invited

例句

Elara gatecrashed the wedding reception and no one noticed.

Dimitri tried to gatecrash the film premiere but security stopped him.

transitive: gatecrash + [event]

同義詞
  • crash

    even more informal; used almost identically for parties and events

  • intrude

    broader in scope; can refer to any unwanted entry into a space or situation, not just events

  • trespass

    more formal and legalistic; entering property without permission, not necessarily a social event

文法句型

gatecrash + [event]

用法筆記

Always transitive; the object is the event being entered without invitation. Most often used with social gatherings such as parties, weddings, and concerts.

常見錯誤

❌He gatecrashed into the party.
✅He gatecrashed the party.
💡gatecrash is transitive; do not add 'into' after the verb.