two-wheeler

/ˌtuːˈwiː.lər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌtuːˈwiː.lɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtü-ˈ(h)wē-lər/ (ame, mw)

two-wheeler — noun

1. a road vehicle that moves on two wheels, for example a bicycle, scooter, or moto

1.名詞B1
釋義

a road vehicle that moves on two wheels, for example a bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle

例句

Hugo usually rides his two-wheeler to school instead of taking the bus.

The city plans to add more bike lanes for two-wheeler commuters.

collocation: two-wheeler commuters

同義詞
  • bicycle

    specific; pedal-powered two-wheeler

  • bike

    informal; can mean a bicycle or motorcycle

  • motorcycle

    specific; engine-powered two-wheeler

用法筆記

More common in formal, statistical, or official writing (e.g. traffic reports, vehicle registration) than in everyday conversation, where 'bike' or 'bicycle' is usually preferred for the specific type.

常見錯誤

❌I parked my two-wheeler outside the cafe.' (sounds overly formal in casual speech).
✅I parked my bike outside the cafe.
💡Use 'bike' or 'bicycle' for a single bicycle in everyday conversation.