packs
packs — 動詞
- packspresent simple I / you / we / they
- packses3rd person singular
- packsing-ing form
- packsedpast simple
1. to travel from place to place carrying all your belongings in a backpack, stayin
揹包旅行
揹著背包廉價旅行
to travel from place to place carrying all your belongings in a backpack, staying in cheap places rather than expensive hotels
After college, Tendai spent six months packing through Southeast Asia on a tight budget.
大學畢業後，Tendai 揹著背包以極節省的預算在東南亞旅行了六個月。
pack + through + region for budget travel
The hostel was full of young travellers packing around Europe by train.
那間青年旅館住滿了乘火車在歐洲各地揹包旅行的年輕遊客。
Instead of booking hotels, Minh decided to pack through the countryside and sleep in guesthouses.
Minh 決定不住飯店，而是揹著背包在鄉間旅行，投宿民宿。
Baraka spent three months packing through Guatemala and Honduras after finishing university.
Baraka 大學畢業後花了三個月揹著背包在瓜地馬拉和宏都拉斯旅行。
文法句型
pack + (adverb of place)
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive only — you do not pack something; you simply pack through a region. Frequently used with a geographical area (through Asia, around Europe).
常見錯誤
2. to spend several days walking in natural landscapes with a backpack that holds a
徒步露營
揹行李走路並露營
to spend several days walking in natural landscapes with a backpack that holds all your supplies, including a tent and food for overnight stops
Stefan packed into the national park with a tent and enough food for three days.
Stefan 帶著帳篷和足夠三天的食物，揹著行囊走進國家公園。
pack + into + location for hiking trip
Jin and his cousin packed up the mountain trail and set up camp near the lake.
Jin 和表弟沿著山路徒步露營，在湖邊紮營。
Last summer, Ingrid packed across the Welsh hills with two friends from university.
去年夏天，Ingrid 和兩位大學朋友一起揹著行囊翻越威爾士山丘。
The group packed for six days through the desert, carrying water and food supplies.
那支隊伍背著行囊在沙漠中徒步了六天，攜帶飲水和食物補給。
文法句型
pack + (into/to + location)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense involves camping and outdoor hiking rather than moving between towns and staying in hostels. Often used with into or up for destination.
3. to put clothes, items, or goods into a bag, suitcase, box, or other container, e
打包；裝箱
將物品放入容器中
to put clothes, items, or goods into a bag, suitcase, box, or other container, especially in an organised way for travel or moving
Samir packed his books into three cardboard boxes before the movers arrived.
搬家公司抵達前，Samir 把他的書裝進三個紙箱裡。
pack + object + into + container
Theo packed a small bag with just a change of clothes and a toothbrush.
Theo 只裝了一小袋衣物和一支牙刷。
Madison carefully packed the glasses by wrapping each one in newspaper.
Madison 小心地用報紙把玻璃杯逐一包好再裝箱。
Anya still had not packed her suitcase, even though her flight to Osaka was leaving at six in the morning.
Anya 還沒打包好行李，儘管她飛往大阪的航班是清晨六點起飛。
The factory workers packed the fruit into wooden crates for export.
工廠工人把水果裝進木條箱裡準備出口。
- unpack
To remove items from a bag or container
文法句型
pack + object + in/into + container
用法筆記
The most frequent sense of pack. The object is what goes into the container. For the opposite action, use 'unpack'.
常見錯誤
4. to fill a room, vehicle, or space with a large number of people or things so tha
擠滿；塞滿
將空間裝滿人事物
to fill a room, vehicle, or space with a large number of people or things so that little or no room is left
Fans packed the concert hall to see the band's final performance.
粉絲擠滿了音樂廳，只為觀看樂團的最後一場演出。
pack + venue + with people
Commuters packed into the train carriage during the morning rush hour.
通勤者在早上尖峰時段擠進火車車廂。
pack + into + space (intransitive pattern)
The market was packed with shoppers looking for weekend bargains.
市場裡擠滿了尋找週末優惠的購物者。
Noa packed too many clothes into the suitcase and could not close the zip.
Noa 把太多衣服塞進行李箱，拉鍊都拉不起來。
- empty
To remove the contents so the space is no longer full
文法句型
pack + place/space with + people/things
people pack + into + place
用法筆記
Common in the passive form 'be packed with' to describe a place that is extremely full. The transitive pattern emphasises the person filling the space; the intransitive pattern ('people packed into') emphasises the movement of the crowd.
常見錯誤
5. to press a substance such as snow, soil, or sand into a firm, dense mass by push
壓實；按緊
把物質壓成堅實的團塊
to press a substance such as snow, soil, or sand into a firm, dense mass by pushing down or applying weight
The children packed the snow into a hard ball before throwing it.
孩子們把雪壓成一個硬球，然後才丟出去。
pack + material + into + shape
After the storm, the wind packed the sand tightly against the beach wall.
暴風雨過後，風把沙子緊實地壓在海灘護牆上。
Wet soil packs down easily, so gardeners often wait for dry weather to dig.
潮濕的土壤很容易壓實，所以園丁常在乾燥天氣才挖土。
Zayd packed the earth around the fence post to make sure it stood straight.
Zayd 把籬笆樁周圍的泥土壓實，確保樁子直立。
The truck drove over the gravel and packed it flat against the driveway.
卡車開過碎石路面，把碎石壓平在車道上。
- loosen
To make something less dense or firm
文法句型
pack + material + down/tight
material + packs + adverb
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (someone packs a material) or intransitively (a material packs easily/well). The intransitive use describes the material's natural property of becoming compact.
常見錯誤
6. to fold, compress, or fit into a smaller shape for convenient storage or travel,
可壓縮
物品便於收折或壓縮
to fold, compress, or fit into a smaller shape for convenient storage or travel, describing an object's inherent property rather than a person's action
This lightweight tent packs into a small bag that fits inside a backpack.
這頂輕量帳篷可以收進一個小袋子，剛好放進背包裡。
object + packs + into + container size
The new camping stove packs small and weighs less than a kilogram.
這個新露營爐收起來很小，重量不到一公斤。
Dry snow does not pack well, so it is no good for building a snowman.
乾雪不容易壓實，不適合堆雪人。
The chairs pack flat for storage and are easy to carry between rooms.
這些椅子可以壓平存放，在各房間之間搬運也很方便。
文法句型
material/object + packs + adverb/adjective
用法筆記
The subject is the object or material being packed, not the person doing the packing. Common with adverbs like 'well', 'easily', 'small', or 'flat'.
7. to carry a gun, knife, or other weapon on your body, often hidden under clothing
攜帶武器
在身上藏帶槍枝等武器
to carry a gun, knife, or other weapon on your body, often hidden under clothing, for protection or as part of your job
Kenji always packs a small pistol when he works the late shift at the convenience store.
Kenji 上大夜班時，總是在身上藏一把小手槍。
pack + weapon for protection on the job
Jisoo packs pepper spray in her bag whenever she walks home alone after dark.
Jisoo 天黑後獨自走回家時，總會在包包裡放一瓶防狼噴霧。
The security guard at the bank packs a revolver under his jacket during working hours.
銀行警衛在值勤時，外套底下藏了一把左輪手槍。
Under the new state law, Dahlia cannot pack a concealed weapon without taking a safety course first.
根據新的州法，Dahlia 若未先修完安全課程，不得攜帶隱藏式武器。
Wei's uncle packs a hunting rifle in his truck when he drives through bear country.
Wei 的叔叔開車經過熊出沒的地區時，會在卡車裡放一把獵槍。
文法句型
pack + weapon
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person who routinely carries a weapon. The object is the weapon itself (gun, pistol, knife, pepper spray). Frequent in informal American English; British English prefers 'carry a gun'.
常見錯誤
8. to place supplies or belongings on the back of a person or an animal for transpo
馱運；背負
將物品放在動物或人的背上運送
to place supplies or belongings on the back of a person or an animal for transport, rather than putting them inside a bag or container
The mountain guide packed food and water on a sturdy mule for the three-day trip.
登山嚮導把食物和水分裝在一頭強壯的騾子上，準備展開三天旅程。
pack + supplies + on + animal for transport
Tomás helped his grandmother pack firewood onto the donkey before they headed home.
Tomás 幫祖母把柴火放到驢背上，然後一起回家。
Each porter packed nearly thirty kilos of rice on his back for the journey up the hill.
每位挑夫扛著將近三十公斤的米，徒步走上山丘。
The expedition packed their scientific equipment on yaks to cross the high mountain pass.
探險隊把科學儀器綁在氂牛背上，穿越了高海拔的山口。
Farmers in the region pack fresh vegetables on their mules and walk to the weekly market.
當地的農夫把新鮮蔬菜放在騾子背上，然後步行到每週一次的市集。
文法句型
pack + goods + on/onto + animal/person
用法筆記
Object is typically the goods being transported, and the recipient is introduced by 'on' or 'onto' (e.g. 'pack supplies on a horse'). The person or animal doing the carrying is the direct object only when the meaning is 'load' ('pack the mule').
常見錯誤
9. to stop doing an activity or quit a job or task, especially because you are tire
放棄；停止
因疲倦或厭煩而結束某項活動
to stop doing an activity or quit a job or task, especially because you are tired, bored, or frustrated
After losing three matches in a row, the team decided to pack it in for the season.
連續輸了三場比賽之後，球隊決定提前結束這個賽季。
phrasal: pack it in — stop an activity
Gabriel was too tired to finish his history essay, so he decided to pack it in and go to bed.
Gabriel 太累了，寫不完他的歷史報告，於是決定停手去睡覺。
The street musicians packed up their instruments and left when the police arrived.
街頭藝人在警察到達時收起樂器離開了。
Pim told his sister she should pack it in if her factory job made her unhappy and find something better.
Pim 告訴妹妹，如果工廠的工作讓她不快樂，就辭掉去找更好的。
The rain got heavier, so the organisers packed in the outdoor concert after only two songs.
雨越下越大，主辦單位在只唱了兩首歌之後就結束了那場戶外音樂會。
- quit
neutral register; 'pack it in' is more informal and conversational
- give up
broader meaning; 'pack it in' specifically implies stopping because of frustration or tiredness
- call it a day
idiom; 'pack it in' is slightly blunter
文法句型
pack it in
pack up
pack in + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with the phrasal adverb 'in' or 'up'. 'Pack it in' is fixed and informal — do not replace 'it' with a noun (cannot say 'pack the job in'). 'Pack in' (without 'it') takes a direct object, as in 'pack in the concert'. British and American English both use this sense, though the phrasal forms differ slightly in frequency.
常見錯誤
10. to move or gather people or animals closely together into a tight cluster, for p
聚集
將動物或人群擠入緊密隊形
to move or gather people or animals closely together into a tight cluster, for protection, warmth, or organised activity, rather than filling a container or venue
The hunter carefully packed his hounds together before setting off through the woods.
獵人在進入樹林之前，先把獵犬緊密地聚攏在一起。
transitive: pack + animals + together
When the wolves approached, the sheep packed together tightly for safety.
狼群靠近時，羊群為了安全緊緊地擠在一起。
intransitive: the animals pack together by themselves
The children packed together on the small sofa to watch their favourite cartoon.
孩子們擠在小沙發上看他們最喜歡的卡通。
The coach packed his players into a tight huddle before the final play of the game.
教練在比賽最後一球之前，把球員聚攏到一個緊密的圓圈裡。
The penguins packed together on the ice to keep warm during the storm.
企鵝在冰上緊緊地擠在一起，在暴風雪中互相取暖。
文法句型
pack + animals/people + together
pack together
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (the hunter packs the hounds) or intransitively (the sheep pack together). The intransitive use is closer to 'crowd together' or 'huddle'. Distinguish from sense 4 (verb_b1) 'FILL SPACE' which is about filling a container or area; this sense is specifically about forming a cohesive group.
11. to deliberately fill a committee, jury, board, or other decision-making group wi
安插支持者
為影響決策而安插自己人進入委員會
to deliberately fill a committee, jury, board, or other decision-making group with people who support a particular person, party, or agenda in order to influence its decisions
The opposition accused the mayor of packing the planning committee with his business allies.
在野黨指控市長在都市計畫委員會中安插了自己的商業夥伴。
pack + committee + with + supporters — political context
Lawyers for the defendant argued that the jury had been packed against their client.
被告的律師辯稱，陪審團的組成對他們的當事人不利。
The new director packed the board with friends who would vote for every proposal he made.
新上任的董事在董事會中安插了朋友，這些人會對他提出的每項提案都投贊成票。
Critics say the president tried to pack the Supreme Court with judges who shared his personal views.
批評者認為總統試圖在最高法院安插認同他個人立場的法官。
The senator was criticised for packing the subcommittee with allies from her own party.
這位參議員因在小組委員會安插自己黨內盟友而受到批評。
文法句型
pack + committee/jury/board + with + supporters
用法筆記
Almost always used with the preposition 'with' introducing the supporters. The object is a collective body (jury, committee, board, court). This sense carries a strong negative connotation — it implies unfair manipulation of a group that is supposed to be balanced or impartial.
常見錯誤
packs — 名詞
- packssingular
- packsesplural
1. a strong bag with shoulder straps, worn on the back and used by people who walk
背包
有肩帶的戶外背袋
a strong bag with shoulder straps, worn on the back and used by people who walk long distances, travel, or camp outdoors.
Ryan threw his pack into the back of the car before the trip to the lake.
Ryan 出發去湖邊前，把他的背包扔進了車後座。
The hiking trail was steep, so Tunde tightened the straps on his pack and kept walking.
健行步道很陡，於是 Tunde 把背包的帶子拉緊後繼續走。
countable noun with possessive determiner
Evelyn carried a raincoat and enough food for two days inside her pack.
Evelyn 在她的背包裡放了一件雨衣和夠吃兩天的食物。
Hao adjusted the straps on his pack before starting the long hike up the mountain trail.
Hao 調整了背包的帶子，然後開始沿著山路長途健行。
文法句型
a pack [for + activity]
pack + of + [contents]
用法筆記
In American English, 'backpack' is more common for this sense in everyday use; 'pack' is slightly more specific to hiking and camping gear.
常見錯誤
2. a number of wild animals that live and move together as one group, especially to
獸群
成群生活的野生動物
a number of wild animals that live and move together as one group, especially to hunt for food or defend themselves from danger.
A pack of wolves was seen crossing the frozen river near the village.
有一群狼被目擊越過村莊附近的結冰河流。
pack of + animals: collective noun
The park ranger warned visitors that a pack of wild dogs had been spotted nearby.
公園管理員警告遊客，附近發現了一群野狗。
Beatriz watched a pack of coyotes move silently through the dry grass at dusk.
Beatriz 看著一群郊狼在黃昏時靜悄悄地穿過乾草地。
The pack of hyenas worked together to chase a zebra away from the herd and bring it down.
那群鬣狗合力追逐一匹斑馬，把牠從群體中分離出來並撲倒。
文法句型
a pack of + [plural animal]
用法筆記
Typically used for predators such as wolves, dogs, coyotes, and hyenas. Not used for herd animals like cows or sheep ('herd' is used instead).
常見錯誤
3. a group of similar items kept together, for example a complete deck of playing c
套；疊
一組相似的物品
a group of similar items kept together, for example a complete deck of playing cards, or any collection of related objects.
Dario shuffled the pack of cards and dealt seven cards to each player.
Dario 洗了那疊牌，然後發了七張給每位玩家。
a pack of cards: the most common collocation for playing cards
The photographer carried a pack of spare batteries in her camera bag at all times.
那位攝影師在她的相機包裡隨身帶著一組備用電池。
Salma bought a pack of coloured pencils for her art class at the local school.
Salma 為她當地的美術課買了一盒彩色鉛筆。
A whole pack of old letters tied with ribbon was found in the attic.
頂樓發現了一整疊用緞帶綁著的舊信件。
文法句型
a pack of + [plural noun]
pack + of + [things]
用法筆記
For playing cards, 'pack' is common in British English; 'deck' is more common in American English.
常見錯誤
4. a container such as a box or wrapper that holds several identical products sold
包；盒
商品的小型包裝
a container such as a box or wrapper that holds several identical products sold together as one retail unit, rather than a set of related but separate items
Nia opened a pack of chewing gum and offered one piece to her friend.
Nia 打開一包口香糖，遞了一片給她的朋友。
a pack of + product: typical shopping collocation
The supermarket sells a six-pack of yoghurt pots with different fruit flavours.
這間超市販售六杯裝的優格，有多種水果口味。
Tunde picked up a pack of biscuits from the shelf and checked the price.
Tunde 從架上拿起一包餅乾，看了看價格。
Kemi bought three packs of noodles because they were on special offer.
Kemi 買了三包麵條，因為它們正在特價。
文法句型
a pack of + [product]
pack + container description
用法筆記
Six-pack (or 6-pack) specifically refers to a set of six cans or bottles sold together, most commonly for drinks or yoghurt.
常見錯誤
5. a number of people who do things together, especially a group whose shared activ
群；團
有共同目的的一群人
a number of people who do things together, especially a group whose shared activities are disapproved of by others, or an organized group such as Cub Scouts.
A pack of reporters waited outside the courthouse all morning for news of the trial.
一群記者整個早上都在法院外等候審判的消息。
pack of + people: can suggest disapproval or crowding
The Cub Scout pack went camping in the mountains under the supervision of three leaders.
幼童軍團在三名領隊的帶領下去山上露營。
Élise tried to avoid the pack of teenagers who were shouting near the shop entrance.
Élise 設法避開那群在商店入口附近大喊大叫的青少年。
A pack of tourists gathered around the guide as she explained the history of the temple.
一群遊客聚集在導遊身邊，聽她解說寺廟的歷史。
文法句型
a pack of + [plural people]
pack + of + [group]
用法筆記
When used for people, 'pack' often carries a slightly negative tone — suggesting disorder, noise, or pushiness. The Cub Scout 'pack' is a neutral exception.
常見錯誤
6. a thick substance spread on the face or skin to clean or improve its appearance,
面膜；敷布
塗抹在皮膚上的物質或布墊
a thick substance spread on the face or skin to clean or improve its appearance, or a cloth pad containing medicine or moisture that is placed on an injury
Mira applied a cool pack to her swollen ankle after twisting it during the run.
Mira 跑步扭傷腳踝後，敷了一塊涼涼的敷布在上面。
medical compress usage: cool/hot pack for injuries
Sayaka left the clay face pack on her skin for fifteen minutes to clean her pores.
Sayaka 把泥面膜敷在臉上十五分鐘來清潔毛孔。
The nurse placed an ice pack on the patient's knee to reduce the swelling after the operation.
護理師在病人的膝蓋上放了一個冰袋，以減輕手術後的腫脹。
Indra bought a charcoal peel-off pack at the beauty store to clean the pores on her nose.
Indra 在那家美妝店買了一盒活性炭剝離式面膜，用來清潔鼻子上的毛孔。
文法句型
a pack [for body part]
face pack
cold pack
hot pack
用法筆記
In medical contexts, 'pack' often combines with a temperature word — 'ice pack' (cold), 'hot pack' (warm). In beauty contexts, 'face pack' or 'face mask' are interchangeable.
常見錯誤
packs — 形容詞
- packspositive
- packsercomparative
- packsestsuperlative
1. used especially in Scottish English to describe two people whose friendship is v
親密；知己
（蘇格蘭用語）形容朋友感情非常深厚
used especially in Scottish English to describe two people whose friendship is very close and familiar, like family members who share a deep, long-standing bond.
Angus and his cousin Morag have been packs friends since they were children playing on the same street.
Angus 和他的表妹 Morag 從孩提時代在同條街上玩耍起，就一直是最親密的朋友。
collocation: packs friends
The elderly fisherman and the village doctor were packs, sharing secret jokes whenever they met at the market.
那位老漁夫和村莊醫生是知己好友，每次在市場碰面都會分享只有彼此才懂的笑話。
pattern: be + packs (after linking verb)
In the small Highland town of Ballater, many of the older families are packs with one another going back generations.
在蘇格蘭高地小鎮 Ballater，許多老一輩的家庭世代以來都維持著深厚的交情。
Fiona told her mother that she and Isla have become packs friends during their classes at the university in Edinburgh.
Fiona 告訴母親，她和 Isla 在愛丁堡大學一起上課後成了親密無間的朋友。
Hamish and Callum have stayed packs friends since they were children.
Hamish 和 Callum 從孩提時代起就是最要好的朋友。
- intimate
Standard English equivalent, but can also refer to romantic closeness; 'packs' is specific to close friendship
- close
More general and widely understood; 'packs' carries a distinctly Scottish, colloquial flavour
- thick
Informal British English term for close friends; 'packs' is more regionally specific to Scotland
- familiar
Suggests ease and informality, but less intense than the deep bond implied by 'packs'
文法句型
packs + noun (especially 'friends')
be + packs + with + person
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in Scottish English or by Scots speakers. Rarely appears in formal writing. The adjective does not have comparative or superlative forms ('packs-er', 'packs-est' are non-standard).