walker
/ˈwɔːkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔkɚ] /ˈwɔːkər/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɔkɚ] /ˈwȯ-kər/ (ame, mw)
walker — noun
- walkersingular
- walkersplural
1. someone who goes on foot, particularly for recreation, fitness, or everyday trav
someone who goes on foot, particularly for recreation, fitness, or everyday travel
Wren joined a group of walkers who explore the hills every Saturday morning.
walker + group of / social activity
Walkers love the park because the trails are well marked and easy to follow.
popular with walkers — typical noun phrase
My grandmother is a fast walker and finishes her two-mile loop in under thirty minutes.
Every morning, walkers and cyclists share the path along the river in the city centre.
As a keen walker, Ravindra keeps maps of his favourite hiking trails.
- hiker
specifically someone who walks in nature, often on trails or in the countryside, usually for longer distances
- pedestrian
someone walking in a town or city, especially as a way of getting from place to place rather than for exercise
文法句型
walker + adverb (fast/slow/keen)
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective describing speed or enthusiasm (e.g. fast walker, keen walker, regular walker). Can also be combined with slow, steady, or long-distance.
常見錯誤
2. a wheeled seat that supports a baby who is learning to walk, allowing the baby t
a wheeled seat that supports a baby who is learning to walk, allowing the baby to move around by pushing with their feet on the floor
Defne bought a second-hand baby walker from a neighbour whose children had outgrown it.
baby walker — full compound noun
Apinya's baby loves sitting in her walker and chasing the cat across the room.
in a / her walker — preposition + possessor
The doctor warned that baby walkers can be dangerous near stairs or uneven floors.
Most modern walkers have a padded seat and a tray with toys for the baby.
Parents should always watch their baby closely when using a walker.
- baby bouncer
a stationary seat that bounces, used to entertain a baby rather than help them learn to walk
文法句型
in a walker
use a walker
baby walker
用法筆記
Commonly referred to with the compound noun baby walker, though walker alone is understood in context. Frequently used with verbs like buy, use, put in, and take out of.
常見錯誤
3. a lightweight support structure with four upright posts that people with mobilit
a lightweight support structure with four upright posts that people with mobility problems can hold onto and lean forward on while moving
After her hip operation, Hui used a walker to move around the house safely.
use a walker + reason (recovery)
Nurses showed Rachid how to adjust the walker before he tried to stand.
adjust the height of a walker — collocation
This walker has small front wheels so it slides easily across the floor.
Camila's grandfather refuses to use a walker because he thinks it makes him look old.
The hospital loaned Henrik a walker while his leg fracture healed.
- Zimmer frame
British English brand name that has become a common term for a walking frame
- walking aid
a general term covering walkers, crutches, canes, and other support devices for walking
文法句型
use a walker
with a walker
need a walker
用法筆記
Also called a Zimmer frame in British English (after the brand name Zimmer). In American English, walker alone is more common for this device. This sense is distinct from baby walker (sense 2) — the devices serve different users and purposes.