packing

/ˈpækɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpækɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpa-kiŋ/ (ame, mw)

packing — noun

1. the work of getting clothes or other belongings into bags, cases, or boxes so th

1.名詞B1
釋義

the work of getting clothes or other belongings into bags, cases, or boxes so they are ready to travel or be sent away.

例句

We finished the packing just before the taxi reached our apartment.

pattern: finish the packing

Packing for the school trip took Mia all Saturday afternoon.

pattern: packing for + trip

同義詞
  • packing up

    more informal, often used when preparing to leave a place

  • boxing up

    narrower, because it stresses putting things into boxes

  • bagging

    narrower, because it focuses on putting items into bags

  • loading

    usually names the later stage of putting packed goods onto a vehicle

反義詞

文法句型

packing for + trip/move

finish the packing

careful packing

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Common before trips, moves, and shipping jobs, often after verbs like 'finish', 'start', and 'do'. Distinguish from sense 2, which names the material inside the box rather than the activity.

常見錯誤

❌We did the pack last night.
✅We did the packing last night.
💡for this activity, English usually uses the noun 'packing', not 'pack'.
❌The packing were finished by noon.
✅The packing was finished by noon.
💡this sense is usually uncountable and takes a singular verb.

2. material placed around or between objects in a box so they do not get hit, scrat

2.名詞B2
釋義

material placed around or between objects in a box so they do not get hit, scratched, or broken.

例句

The seller added soft packing around the lamp before mailing it.

pattern: packing around + object

Please keep the packing until you test the new printer.

pattern: keep the packing

同義詞
  • padding

    usually softer material that cushions an object

  • cushioning

    more formal, often used in shipping or product descriptions

  • wrapping

    often refers to an outer layer rather than loose material inside

  • filler

    focuses on material used to fill empty space in a box

文法句型

packing around + object

keep/remove the packing

extra packing inside + box

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often follows verbs such as 'add', 'keep', 'remove', and 'replace'. Distinguish from 'packaging', which can include the outside box or branded wrapping as well as the protective material.

常見錯誤

❌The shop put many packings in the box.
✅The shop put a lot of packing in the box.
💡this material noun is usually uncountable.
❌Throw away the packaging inside the vase box.
✅Throw away the packing inside the vase box.
💡'packing' is the protective material inside; 'packaging' can mean the whole outer presentation.