pack
verb
uk/pæk/us/pæk/packverb(PUT INTO)
A2[IorT]
to put something into abag,box, etc.:
（把…）打包，收拾（行李）We'releavingearlytomorrowmorning, so you'dbetterpack(= putclothesand other possessions intosuitcasesorbags)tonight.我们明天一大早就要出发，所以你最好今晚就收拾行李。
She packed asmallsuitcasefor theweekend.她收拾好一小箱行李准备度周末。
He just packed hisbagsandwalkedout on hiswifeandchildren.他打点了行囊抛下妻儿离家出走了。
I haven't packed myclothes(= put them into asuitcase, etc.)yet.我还没收拾衣服呢。
[+ two objects]Could you pack me asparepairofshoes,please/pack asparepairofshoesforme,please?请你帮我装上一双备用的鞋子，好吗？
Thesebooksneed to be packedin/intoabox.这些书得装进箱子里。
[T]
to put amaterialaround something before putting it into abag,box, etc. so that it will notbreakor bedamaged:
给…裹上保护材料She packed thevaseintissuepapertoprotectit.她给花瓶裹上绵纸加以保护。
- Go and pack but don'thangaround - we have to go in anhour.
- If we pack thisevening, we canleavefirst thing in themorning.
- Don'tforgetto pack anovernightbag.
- It could becoldandwetso pack somesensibleclothes.
- He had anoldtoycarthat was still packed initsoriginalbox.
Wrapping, packing and loading
- blister pack
- bottle
- Bubble Wrap
- bundle
- bundle (someone) up
- freighter
- package
- packaged
- packaging
- packer
- packet
- packing
- parcel
- parcelsomethingup
- polystyrene
- sheathe
- shrink-wrap
- tinned
- traffic light
- vacuum-packed
packverb(FILL)
[Iusually+ adv/prep,T]
to come orbringtogether inlargenumbersor tofillaspace:
聚集；挤进，塞满Thousands offansare packingintothestadium.体育馆里挤满了数千名球迷。
Fans packed thestadiumtowatchthefinalgame.球迷们涌进体育馆观看决赛。
Thepeopleon thebuswere packed(together)likesardines(= there were many of them veryclosetogether).公共汽车上的人挤得像沙丁鱼罐头似的。
- All the children'srelativesandfriendswere packed into thetinytheatre.
- We were all packed together in asmallupstairsroom.
- Eagerspectatorspacked thestreets.
- Anderson'ssupporterspacked thecourtroom.
- Hundreds ofangrydemonstratorsarecontinuingto pack thepalacegrounds.
Filling and completing
- backfill
- box ticking
- brick
- brick upsomething
- brim
- fill
- gas
- jam
- overcrowd
- overrun
- packsomething/somewhereout
- permeate
- pervade
- round
- stuffing
- suffuse
- supersaturated
- takesomethingup
- tank
- tank up
packverb(MASS)
[IorT,usually+ adv/prep]
to (causeto)forminto asolidmass:
（把…）压实，（使）堆积Thewindhas packed thesnowagainst thegaragedoor.风把雪吹到车库门口，积成了厚厚的一堆。
Thesnowhas packeddowntightly, making thestreetsdangeroustowalkon.雪积得很厚实，走在街上很容易出危险。
Squeezing and grinding
- compression
- concertina
- constrict
- constriction
- crush
- gnashyourteethidiom
- mash
- mill
- nip
- noncompressible
- pinch
- presser
- pulp
- snap
- squash
- squeeze
- squinch
- squish
- tamp
- unmilled
packverb(CARRY)
[T]USslang
tocarrysomething,especiallyagun:
携带（尤指枪）to pack agun携带枪支
Eachmissilepacks severalwarheads.每一枚导弹都带有好几个弹头。
figurativeThisgunpacks(= has)a lot offirepower.这支枪火力很强。
Transferring and transporting objects
- bear
- bearer
- bike
- bike rack
- bore
- borne
- bring
- budge
- call forsomeone
- chauffeur
- convey
- portage
- post-delivery
- putsomething/someonedown
- redeliver
- redelivery
- transplant
- transport
- transportation
- truck
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Providing weapons or taking weapons away
Idiom
pack a punch
Phrasal verbs
packsomethingaway
packsomethingin
packsomeonein
packsomething/someonein
packsomethingintosomething
packsomeoneoff
packsomething/somewhereout
pack up
pack up(something)
pack(something)up
pack
noun[C]
uk/pæk/us/pæk/packnoun[C](GROUP)
B2
agroup, set, orcollectionof something:
一批，一套，一组Theinformationpack consists of abrochureand amap.那套资料包括一本小册子和一张地图。
C2
agroupofanimals, such asdogs, thatliveand/orhunttogether:
（一同生活和／或猎食的）一群（动物）awolfpack狼群
a pack ofwilddogs一群野狗
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anorganizedgroupofchildrenwho arebrowniesorcubs:
（童子军的）一队Myunclewas theleaderof myCubpack.我叔叔曾经是我所在的幼童军小队的队长。
(USalsodeck)
a set ofplayingcards:
一副（纸牌）a pack ofcards一副纸牌
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mainlydisapproving
agroupofsimilarpeople,especiallyone thatcontainspeoplewhoseactivitiesyou do notapproveof:
（尤指行为不受人欢迎的）一伙人，一帮人a packofthieves一伙窃贼
A packofjournalistswaswaitingoutsidetheWhiteHouse.一帮记者正在白宫外等候。
See also
gang
- Theshopis giving away asamplepack to everycustomer.
- Pick acardfrom the pack.
- ThegirlswantedtojoinaBrowniepack .
- Thewholereportis a pack oflies.
- Thosekidsare arealpack ofrogues.
Groups and collections of things
- agglomeration
- Aladdin's cave
- anthology
- assemblage
- bank
- basket
- bob
- empty set
- ensemble
- family
- feast
- generation
- glory box
- package
- permutation
- pool
- selection
- sheaf
- sheaves
- starter pack
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Animal groupings
Named organizations & societies & their members
Card games
Groups of people
packnoun[C](CONTAINER)
mainlyUS
asmallpaperorcardboardcontainerin which anumberofsmallobjectsaresold:
一包a packofcigarettes/gum一包香烟／口香糖
Compare
packet
package
- a pack of writingpaper
- two packs ofcookies
- Wepolishedoff threesix-packswatchingthegame.
- Can youbuythistypein a multi-pack?
- You've used awholepack oftissues.
Wrapping, packing and loading
- blister pack
- bottle
- Bubble Wrap
- bundle
- bundle (someone) up
- freighter
- package
- packaged
- packaging
- packer
- packet
- packing
- parcel
- parcelsomethingup
- polystyrene
- sheathe
- shrink-wrap
- tinned
- traffic light
- vacuum-packed
packnoun[C](BAG)
(USalsobackpack)
atypeofbagthat you usuallycarryonyourback when you aretravelling
背包；旅行背包
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Containers for carrying personal possessions
- attaché case
- baggage
- baggage allowance
- billfold
- bindle
- briefcase
- fanny pack
- garment bag
- grip
- hand luggage
- handbag
- pannier
- pillbox
- pocketbook
- portmanteau
- rucksack
- sack
- saddlebag
- satchel
- washbag
packnoun[C](MASS)
athickmassof asubstance, often likeclay, that is used as abeautytreatmentfor theface
美容敷膏，面膜
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athickmassofcloth, etc. that can be put on aninjurytostopanybleedingorswelling:
（放在伤口上止血或消肿的）裹布；敷料Hold thisicepack toyourheadtostopthebruising.把这个冰袋放在头上消肿。
See also
compressnoun
Make-up & skin care
- aha
- alpha-hydroxy acid
- anti-wrinkle
- argan oil
- au naturel
- barefaced
- greasepaint
- liner
- lipsalve
- lipstick
- made up
- mascara
- mascaraed
- mask
- mattify
- mudpack
- slap
- sun cream
- suntan lotion
- warpaint
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Medical dressings, supports & devices
Idioms
a pack of lies
a pack rat
be ahead of the pack