peeing
peeing — verb
- peeingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- peeings3rd person singular
- peeinging-ing form
- peeingedpast simple
1. to let urine come out of your body.
to let urine come out of your body.
The puppy is peeing on the rug beside the sofa.
pee on + surface
A little boy was peeing by the lake when the boat arrived.
pee by + place
The baby started peeing as soon as Dad opened the diaper.
The toddler is peeing in the bathtub and laughing loudly.
The man in the alley was peeing against the brick wall.
- urinate
formal or medical, not the everyday choice in casual speech
- wee
also informal, often used with children and especially common in British English
- relieve yourself
more polite and indirect
文法句型
pee in + place
pee on + surface
pee against + wall/tree
用法筆記
Often used in everyday speech about children, pets, and accidents. In medical or formal contexts, speakers usually choose 'urinate' instead.
常見錯誤
peeing — noun
1. in child-directed or joking speech, the liquid that comes out when someone pees.
in child-directed or joking speech, the liquid that comes out when someone pees.
Mom asked, "Is there peeing in the potty, or is it dry?"
there is + peeing in + potty
Dad said, "Don't touch the peeing on the toilet seat."
peeing on + surface
There was peeing on the bathroom floor after Noah missed.
Liam shouted, "Yuck, there's peeing on my pajama pants!"
文法句型
there is + peeing in + potty
peeing on + surface
用法筆記
Rare as a mass noun, and mostly heard in child-directed or joking speech. Distinguish from sense 2, which names the act rather than the liquid.
常見錯誤
2. one time when someone pees, or the activity of doing this.
one time when someone pees, or the activity of doing this.
No peeing in the pool, or the lifeguard will send you out.
no peeing + in + place
Public peeing near the station upset nearby shop owners.
public peeing
The camp leader banned peeing behind the tents after dark.
The sign says peeing on the wall will bring a fine.
Late-night peeing in the alley brought complaints from neighbors.
- urination
formal and often used in medical writing
- pee
common informal alternative, often used for one event
- toilet visit
broader, because the person may not only pee
文法句型
no peeing + in + place
public peeing
peeing behind/on + place
用法筆記
Common in rules, signs, and complaints about where someone pees. Distinguish from sense 1, which names the liquid itself rather than the act.