paddler

IPA/ˈpæd.lər/
IPA/ˈpæd.lɚ/

paddler — 名詞

  • paddlersingular
  • paddlersplural

1. a person who uses a paddle with a wide flat blade to push a small narrow boat ac

1.名詞B2
釋義

划槳者

划獨木舟或皮艇的人

a person who uses a paddle with a wide flat blade to push a small narrow boat across the water

例句

An experienced paddler, Asher guided the canoe through the fast-flowing river with smooth strokes.

Asher 是個經驗豐富的划槳者，以流暢的划水動作引導獨木舟穿過湍急的河流。

paddler + guided + canoe through [waterway]

Every paddler in the race received a waterproof map showing the route across the lake.

比賽中的每位划槳者都拿到了一張防水地圖，上面標示了穿越湖泊的路線。

常見搭配
  • experienced paddler
  • competitive paddler
  • kayak paddler
  • canoe paddler
  • paddler in a canoe/kayak
同義詞
  • canoeist

    specifically refers to someone who travels by canoe, whereas 'paddler' can also apply to kayaks

  • kayaker

    refers specifically to someone in a kayak, not a canoe

  • oarsman

    refers to someone who uses oars rather than paddles; used for rowing boats, not canoes or kayaks

用法筆記

This is the most common sense of the word. Often used with a modifier describing the type of boat (kayak paddler, canoe paddler) or the skill level (experienced paddler, competitive paddler).

常見錯誤

The rower used a paddle to move the boat.
The paddler used a paddle to move the canoe.
'rower' specifically refers to someone using oars in a rowing boat, not a canoe or kayak.

2. a person who walks barefoot in shallow water for pleasure, especially at a beach

2.名詞B1
釋義

涉水者

在淺水中赤腳行走的人

a person who walks barefoot in shallow water for pleasure, especially at a beach or in a stream

例句

The children were happy paddlers, splashing through the shallow waves at the beach.

孩子們是快樂的涉水者，在海灘的淺浪中潑水玩耍。

happy paddlers + splashing through [water]

Jin rolled up his trousers before joining the other paddlers in the cool stream.

Jin 捲起褲管，然後加入其他涉水者，一起走進冰涼的溪流。

常見搭配
  • paddlers at the beach
  • paddlers in the stream
  • happy paddlers
  • groups of paddlers
同義詞
  • wader

    more common in American English; also refers to waterproof boots for fishing

  • bather

    broader term for someone who goes into water, not limited to shallow barefoot walking

用法筆記

This sense is chiefly British. In American English, 'wader' or 'someone wading' is more common. The activity is typically done for relaxation or play, especially by children at the seaside.

常見錯誤

The paddler wore waterproof boots to walk in the stream.
The paddler took off his shoes to walk barefoot in the stream.
'paddler' in this sense specifically means walking without shoes or socks.

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常用片語

  • a group of paddlers
  • a competitive paddler
  • an experienced paddler

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