stow

/stəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈo] /stəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈo] /ˈstō How to pronounce stow (audio)/ (ame, mw)

stow — verb

  • stowpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • stowshe / she / it
  • stowedpast simple
  • stowing-ing form

1. to put something where it will stay secure and out of the way, especially before

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to put something where it will stay secure and out of the way, especially before a trip or while loading a vehicle

例句

Before takeoff, Sayaka stowed her backpack under the seat in front.

stow + object + under + place

By sunset, the diving gear was stowed in lockers near the pier.

passive: be stowed + in + place

同義詞
  • store

    broader and often used for keeping something for a longer time

  • pack

    focuses more on fitting things into a bag or box for travel

  • tuck away

    more informal and often used for smaller personal items

  • load

    centers on putting goods onto a vehicle rather than keeping them neatly out of the way

反義詞
  • unpack

    to take things out after they have been put away for travel or storage

  • leave out

    to keep something visible or available instead of putting it away

文法句型

stow + object + in + place

stow + object + under + place

be stowed + in + place

用法筆記

Often used for bags, ropes, tools, or other gear that must be put away securely before travel or work begins. It sounds more specific and slightly more formal than plain put away.

常見錯誤

❌Please stow in the locker your coat.
✅Please stow your coat in the locker.
💡'stow' usually takes the object before the place phrase.