vaping
vaping — noun
1. the practice of using an electronic cigarette or similar battery-powered device
the practice of using an electronic cigarette or similar battery-powered device that turns a liquid into a vapour which is then breathed in through the mouth
The health department has launched a campaign about the risks of vaping among teenagers.
collocation: risks of vaping
Kofi gave up smoking last year but switched to vaping as a less harmful alternative.
Ilan noticed three colleagues had started vaping during their afternoon breaks at the office.
The school introduced a strict rule against vaping on school property.
Harper showed her parents an article about flavoured vape liquids banned in their state.
- e-cigarette use
more formal and clinical; used in medical or policy contexts
- vape use
slightly informal; common in everyday conversation
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable and refers to the activity in general, not to a single instance or session.
常見錯誤
vaping — verb
- vapingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- vapings3rd person singular
- vapinging-ing form
- vapingedpast simple
1. to draw vapour from an e-cigarette into the mouth and lungs by inhaling, describ
to draw vapour from an e-cigarette into the mouth and lungs by inhaling, describing the basic physical way the device is used
Dario stepped out onto the balcony to vape while his dinner finished cooking.
infinitive of purpose: to vape
The instructions explain how to press the button and vape slowly for the best flavour.
Mathieu took out his e-cigarette and vaped quietly as he walked along the river.
Several people were vaping on the terrace, their devices glowing in the dark.
The doctor told Tanvi that vaping was still a lot less damaging than smoking tobacco.
- use an e-cigarette
more formal; used in official or medical writing
- hit a vape
very informal slang, common among younger speakers
文法句型
vape + adverb
vape + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the physical act of taking vapour in through the device. It is usually intransitive; when an object is specified, sense 3 is used instead.
常見錯誤
2. to inhale vapour from an e-cigarette and then release it through the mouth, in a
to inhale vapour from an e-cigarette and then release it through the mouth, in a motion that resembles how a person smokes a traditional cigarette
Valentina sat on a bench near the playground, vaping as children flew red and blue kites.
vaping while + verb-ing for parallel actions
A group of teenagers stood behind the gym, vaping and blowing vapour into the air.
Gabriel leaned against the wall and vaped nervously while waiting for the interview to begin.
Iris prefers vaping outdoors on a park bench rather than doing it inside her apartment.
Aylin saw a woman vaping on the platform and asked an attendant if that broke the rules.
- vape
covers both senses 1 and 2; context determines the nuance
文法句型
vape + prepositional phrase (location)
vape + while + verb-ing
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes the visible behaviour of inhaling and exhaling vapour, similar to how a person would smoke a cigarette. Distinguish from sense 1, which focuses on the mechanical act of inhalation.
常見錯誤
3. to take a particular substance into the body in the form of vapour by using an e
to take a particular substance into the body in the form of vapour by using an e-cigarette or similar device
Many people vape nicotine-free liquids just to enjoy the fruity flavours without becoming addicted.
vape + [liquid/substance] object
Hui vapes a mint-flavoured liquid that makes the room smell like fresh peppermint leaves.
The lab tested what chemicals users actually vape when they buy unregulated refill liquids.
Alessia decided to vape a liquid with a much lower nicotine concentration this time.
Yumi bought a new device that lets her vape thicker oils without clogging the coil.
- inhale
broader term; 'vape' specifies the method
文法句型
vape + noun (substance/liquid)
用法筆記
This is the only transitive sense — the object must be the substance being inhaled (nicotine, flavoured liquid, oil), not the device.