trekker

trekker — noun

1. A person who walks a very long way through countryside or mountains, often campi

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person who walks a very long way through countryside or mountains, often camping along the route, usually for enjoyment or as a personal challenge.

例句

Stefan packed light for his three-week trek through the Nepalese mountains.

collocation: pack light for a trek

Ayana joined a group of trekkers heading toward the base camp.

同義詞
  • hiker

    more general; can refer to short or long walks, often on marked trails

  • backpacker

    emphasises carrying everything needed on one's back; may include travel by bus or train, not exclusively on foot

  • explorer

    implies discovering unknown or little-known places; stronger sense of adventure and discovery

用法筆記

A trekker is different from a day hiker — trekkers travel for several days, often carrying camping equipment. The word is also used for fans of the Star Trek TV series, though that is a separate, unrelated meaning.

常見錯誤

❌We were weekend trekkers walking two miles on a flat path.
✅We were weekend hikers walking two miles on a flat path.
💡A trek is a long, difficult journey, not a short walk.
❌She is a city trekker who walks to work every morning.
✅She is a city walker who walks to work every morning.
💡Trekking implies a challenging, multi-day journey in nature, not an everyday commute.