trek
/trek/ (bre, ipa) · /trek/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrek/ (ame, mw)
trek — verb
- trekpresent simple I / you / we / they
- treks3rd person singular
- trekking-ing form
- trekkedpast simple
1. to travel a great distance on foot across wild land like mountain ranges, thick
to travel a great distance on foot across wild land like mountain ranges, thick woods, or hilly ground, often taking several hours or even days
Every summer, the group treks through the mountains of Taiwan for two weeks.
trek + through + [natural area]
Rachid and his friends plan to trek across the national park next month.
trek across [area]
We had to trek for three hours to reach the camp before dark.
The team trekked deep into the forest to study the plants.
Mei has always wanted to trek in the Himalayas with her family.
- ride
travelling by vehicle instead of on foot
文法句型
trek + through/across/up + [natural area]
trek + for + [duration]
用法筆記
The past tense and past participle are trekked (double k). This verb is often followed by through, across, up, or in to show direction or location.
常見錯誤
trek — noun
- treksingular
- treksplural
1. a long journey on foot through wild places like mountain ranges, wooded areas, o
a long journey on foot through wild places like mountain ranges, wooded areas, or rolling hills, often lasting several days
The trek up the mountain took the group nearly six hours.
trek up [geographical feature]
Baraka prepared carefully for the week-long trek through the rainforest.
adjective + trek + through [area]
The hikers stopped for water during their trek across the dry valley.
The guide led a trek into the hills every Saturday morning.
Ari's three-day trek across the high mountain pass pushed him to his limits.
- hike
shorter and more casual; often a day trip on marked trails
- expedition
more formal, often involving a specific goal or scientific purpose
- journey
general travel term; not specifically on foot
文法句型
a trek + up/across/through + [natural area]
go on + a trek
用法筆記
A trek is usually longer and more physically demanding than a hike. Some treks last several days with overnight camping.
常見錯誤
2. any long and tiring journey, even one that is not on foot, that makes you feel e
any long and tiring journey, even one that is not on foot, that makes you feel exhausted
The daily trek from Ritu's home to the train station was exhausting.
daily trek from [place] to [place]
After the long trek through the city, Asher just wanted to rest.
The bus broke down twice, turning the short trip into a real trek.
Getting the paperwork done felt like a trek through a maze of offices.
It was a long trek from the airport to the hotel with all that luggage.
- stroll
a short, relaxed walk
文法句型
a + [adjective] + trek + from [place] to [place]
a real trek (informal)
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 1: sense 2 can describe ANY exhausting journey (by bus, on foot, through a city), not only walking in nature. It is common in everyday informal speech.