knapsack

/ˈnæpsæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnæpsæk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnap-ˌsak/ (ame, mw)

knapsack — noun

  • knapsacksingular
  • knapsacksplural

1. A bag with straps that fits on a person's back, used by hikers, campers, and tra

1.名詞B2
釋義

A bag with straps that fits on a person's back, used by hikers, campers, and travelers to carry food, clothing, and other supplies.

例句

Amara packed her knapsack with sandwiches and a water bottle for the hike.

direct object: pack + knapsack with [items]

The old canvas knapsack had a broken strap that Wei needed to fix.

inanimate subject with relative clause

同義詞
  • backpack

    far more common in everyday American English; knapsack sounds slightly old-fashioned or literary

  • rucksack

    chiefly British; often refers to a larger, more rugged bag for camping

  • pack

    shorter, informal alternative used especially in outdoor contexts ('a day pack')

文法句型

a/the knapsack (of someone)

knapsack + noun (as modifier)