plural packs
plural packs
Learner's definition of PACK
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: a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back包;包裹;背包 -
He took a map and a bottle of water out of his pack.他从背包里拿出地图和一瓶水。
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hikers carrying heavy packs up a mountain背着重包上山的步行者
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They loaded the packs onto the horses.他们将包裹放到几匹马的背上。
— see also backpack, fanny pack 2 chiefly US
a : a small paper or cardboard package in which small things are sold小包;纸袋;小盒 -
a pack [=(Brit) packet] of gum/cigarettes/needles一盒口香糖/香烟/针
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The entire pack of crayons spilled on the floor.整盒蜡笔都洒落在地上。
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Cigarettes typically come in packs of 20.香烟一般20支一包。
b : the amount contained in one pack一包;一纸袋;一盒 — see also six-pack 4
: a complete set of playing cards : deck一副纸牌 5
: a group of similar people or things一群(类似的人或物) -
A pack of reporters were following them wherever they went.他们去任何地方都被一群记者跟着。
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packs of teenagers/lawyers/thieves成群的少年/律师/窃贼
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The information he gave us was just a pack of lies. [=all lies]他提供给我们的信息不过是一堆谎言。
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One writer stands out from the pack. [=one writer is different from the others]一位作家与众不同。
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She's not content to simply follow the pack. [=to do what everyone else does]她不满足于只是随大流。
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: a large number of people who are grouped together during a race or competition(比赛或竞争中的)集群,集团 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
In the last few seconds, she broke/drew/pulled away from the pack and won the race.最后几秒钟,她从集团中脱颖而出,赢得了比赛。
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The company is trying to stay ahead of the pack. [=ahead of their competitors]公司正努力在同行中保持领先。
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: a group of usually wild animals that hunt together一群(集体猎食的野兽) 8
a : an organized group of Cub Scouts一队(幼童军) b chiefly British : an organized group of Brownies一队(幼女童军) 9
: a thick, wet substance that is put on the skin as a beauty treatment(美容用的)面膜,贴膜 -
an herbal face pack草本面膜
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mud packs泥膜贴
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: a folded cloth that is pressed against a part of the body to reduce pain or stop bleeding from an injury(止疼或止血用的)裹布,敷布 — see also ice pack 2 pack /ˈpæk/ verb
packs; packed; packing
packs; packed; packing
Learner's definition of PACK
1
a [+ object] : to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you把…打包;把…装箱;收拾行李 -
Don't forget to pack your toothbrush.别忘了装上牙刷。
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Be sure to pack your bathing suit and a towel.一定要装上泳衣和毛巾。
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I've packed a picnic lunch for us.我已经打点好了咱们的户外午餐。
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Pack your things/gear. We're leaving tonight.收拾好东西,咱们今晚就走。
b : to put things into (a bag, box, etc.)把东西装入(包、箱、盒等) [+ object]
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We packed our bags the night before our trip.我们旅行前一天晚上装好了背包。
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Have you packed your suitcase yet?你收拾好行李箱了吗?
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My bags are packed, and I'm ready to go.我的包已经装好了,可以出发了。
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packing and unpacking boxes装箱拆箱
[no object]
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I spent the evening packing for my trip.我花了一晚上收拾旅行用品。
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She packed [=packed up] and left.她收拾好东西走了。
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We had only one week to pack and move out of our apartment.我们只有一个星期的时间收拾东西搬出公寓。
— see also packed 4 2
[+ object] : to put (something) into a box or other container so that it can be moved, stored, or protected将…装入盒内;将…置于箱中 —
often + in or into 3
a [+ object] : to fill (a place) with as many people as possible挤满;塞满 -
Over 25,000 people will pack the stadium for tonight's concert.将有25000多人挤满体育场来观看今晚的音乐会。
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a famous comedian who packs clubs in every city让每个城市的俱乐部都爆满的著名喜剧演员
: to fill a place completely with (people)使挤满(人) —
often + into b always followed by a preposition,
[no object] : to gather close together as a group聚集 -
Her fans pack into theaters to hear her sing.她的粉丝涌入剧场听她演唱。
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We all packed into the car.我们都挤进了那辆车。
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The entire family packs around a small table for dinner.全家人围坐在小桌边吃晚饭。
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[+ object] : to put a large amount of something into (something)把…大量放进;装满 —
often + with — see also packed 2 5
[+ object] : to make (dirt, snow, etc.) more firm or solid by pressing down on it压实,踩实(土、雪等) — see also packed 1 6
[+ object] US : to unfairly control the kinds of people or things that are in (a group, list, etc.) in order to get the result you want在…中安插(利己的人或事物) 7
[+ object] somewhat informal : to have or be able to produce (something powerful)具有,能产生(强大之物或能量) 8
US, informal : to wear or carry (a weapon)携带(武器) [+ object]
[no object]
pack a punch/wallop
informal
: to be very forceful or effective十分有力的;十分有效的 -
Careful—these hot peppers really pack a punch. [=they are very hot and spicy]小心啊——这些辣椒真的很辣。
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Unlike her last album, her new release packs a wallop. [=it is forceful and energetic]与上一张专辑不同,她的新专辑活力四射,影响巨大。
pack away
[phrasal verb] pack (something) away or pack away (something)
: to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time收拾;收藏
pack in
[phrasal verb] 1
British, informal : to stop or quit停止;辞职 2
a pack in (someone or something) or pack (someone or something) in : to cause (someone or something) to fit into a small space塞进;使挤进 -
My suitcase was full, but I managed to pack in one more sweater.我的衣箱已经满了,但我还是设法又塞进去一件毛衣。
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There must have been a hundred people in that room. They packed us in like sardines!那间屋子里肯定已经有一百人了。他们把我们像沙丁鱼一样往里塞了进去!
— see also 2pack 2 (above) b pack in (people) or pack (people) in : to cause (large groups of people) to come to a show or performance吸引大批(观众) -
His show still packs in (the) crowds/audiences. [=large crowds/audiences still go to his show]他的演出仍然吸引着大量人群/观众。
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packing in fans of all ages吸引着各年龄阶段的粉丝
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The movie has been packing them in at theaters across the country.这部电影在全国各剧场都一直吸引着大批观众。
3 pack in (something)
a US, informal : to stop using (something) forever永远不再使用 b British, informal : to give up doing (something)放弃做 -
He packed in [=quit] his job and became a farmer.他辞了工作,当了农民。
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They might pack in [=stop, give up] the project altogether.他们可能会放弃整个计划。
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pack it in informal : to stop doing a job or an activity : quit停止;放弃
pack in/into
[phrasal verb] pack (something) in/into (something)
: to put (a large amount of something) into (something)将…塞入
pack off
[phrasal verb] pack (someone) off
: to send (someone) away to a different place打发走,送走(某人) —
usually + to -
Despite his protests, his mom packed him off to bed. [=sent him to bed]尽管他反对,妈妈还是打发他上床睡觉了。
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parents packing their kids off to college送子女上大学的父母们
pack on the pounds
chiefly US, informal or pack on five/ten/fifteen (etc.) pounds
: to gain weight or a certain amount of weight体重增加;体重增加…磅
pack out
[phrasal verb] pack out (a place) British
: to cause (a place) to be filled with people使(某地)挤满人 : to fill (a place)挤满(某地)
pack up
[phrasal verb] 1 pack up or pack up (something) or pack (something) up
a : to gather things together so that you can take them with you收拾(行李) -
He packed up and left town.他收拾行装出了城。
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You may take a few minutes to pack up your things, but then you must leave.你可以用几分钟收拾行李,但之后必须离开。
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You should pack up your tools at the end of the day.一天工作结束后你应当收拾工具。
b British, informal : to stop or quit : to give up doing (something)停止;放弃 2
British, informal : to stop working properly出故障
send (someone or something) packing
— see send — packable
/ˈpækəbəl/ adjective [more packable; most packable]