sneaker

/ˈsniːkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsniːkər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsnē-kər/ (ame, mw)

sneaker — noun

  • sneakersingular
  • sneakersplural

1. A casual shoe, usually made of canvas or soft material with a rubber bottom, wor

1.名詞B1
釋義

A casual shoe, usually made of canvas or soft material with a rubber bottom, worn for sports, exercise, or everyday activities

例句

Baraka tied his sneakers and went for a run in the park.

The children wore old sneakers to play in the muddy garden.

used for play or outdoor activities

同義詞
  • trainers

    The standard British English term for the same type of shoe

  • athletic shoes

    More formal or commercial; often used in stores and product descriptions

  • running shoes

    A specific subtype designed for running, not for general casual wear

  • tennis shoes

    An older American term, now less common than sneakers

反義詞
  • dress shoes

    Formal footwear worn with suits or smart attire

  • boots

    Heavy footwear covering the ankle, for hiking or cold weather

用法筆記

This word is most commonly used in the plural form (sneakers), because shoes come in pairs. A single shoe can be called 'a sneaker' when needed. In British English, the equivalent word is trainers.

常見錯誤

❌I need a new sneaker.' (when buying a pair)
✅I need new sneakers.
💡Sneakers is almost always used in the plural because they come in pairs.
❌She wore sneakers to the formal dinner.
✅She wore dress shoes to the formal dinner.
💡Sneakers are too casual for formal occasions.