scampered

IPA/ˈskæm.pər/
KK[skˈæmpɚd]IPA/ˈskæm.pɚ/

scampered — verb

  • scamperedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • scampereds3rd person singular
  • scampereding-ing form
  • scamperededpast simple

1. to move quickly with short, light steps, in a lively or playful way — used espec

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to move quickly with short, light steps, in a lively or playful way — used especially of children or small animals, such as a puppy racing across a room or a child running along a path.

例句

The children scampered down the stairs when they heard the ice cream truck.

scamper + direction (down + noun phrase)

A grey squirrel scampered across the garden wall and disappeared into the oak tree.

subject as small animal; scamper across [surface]

同義詞
  • scurry

    faster and more urgent; often suggests fear or hurry rather than play

  • scuttle

    short, hurried movements of small creatures like crabs or insects; less playful

  • dart

    sudden, swift movement in one direction; shorter distance than scamper

  • trot

    steady, bouncy gait; used of horses or people moving at a comfortable speed

反義詞
  • plod

    slow, heavy, effortful walking with no lightness or play

  • crawl

    move on hands and knees or very slowly; the opposite of quick, light steps

文法句型

scamper + adverb/preposition phrase

用法筆記

Only used of living creatures that move on legs — typically children or four-legged animals. Not used for flying insects, fish, or vehicles. Frequently paired with a direction adverb or prepositional phrase (away, across, down, into, out, around).

常見錯誤

❌She scampered the dog across the yard.
✅The dog scampered across the yard.
💡scamper is always intransitive; you cannot scamper something or someone.
❌He scampered to work this morning.
✅He hurried to work this morning.
💡scamper implies playful or light movement, not serious rushing; for adults in a daily context, use hurry or rush.

scampered — noun