rucksack

/ˈrʌksæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrʌksæk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrək-ˌsak ˈru̇k-/ (ame, mw)

rucksack — noun

  • rucksacksingular
  • rucksacksplural

1. a strong bag worn on the back using two straps over the shoulders, designed for

1.名詞A2
釋義

a strong bag worn on the back using two straps over the shoulders, designed for carrying food, clothes, and other items when hiking or travelling

例句

Lien packed her tent and sleeping bag into her rucksack before leaving for the hike.

collocation: pack + into + rucksack

Daichi's old rucksack broke when the zipper got stuck halfway up.

possessive subject + rucksack + break (common collocation)

同義詞
  • backpack

    the most common and general term; 'rucksack' is more specifically used for outdoor activities

  • knapsack

    an older, less common term, often referring to a smaller bag carried on the back

  • haversack

    a military or historical term for a bag worn over one shoulder

用法筆記

More common in British English than American English, where 'backpack' is the usual word for this kind of bag.

常見錯誤

❌I took my rucksack to school every day.' (when speaking American English about a school day).
✅I took my backpack to school every day.
💡'Rucksack' is mainly used for hiking and travel, while 'backpack' is the everyday word for school or office.