The word "pack" can be used as a verb meaning to put things into a bag for a trip, into containers for shipping, or to fill a space. As a noun, it refers to a container of items, a backpack, a group (e.g., of animals or people), or a deck of cards.
The word "pack" can be used as a verb with multiple meanings, including "to put things into a bag for a trip," "to put things into containers for transport or sale," and "to fill a space with many people or things." As a noun, it can refer to a container of items, a bag carried on the back, a group of animals or people, or a set of playing cards.
[VERB 动词]把…装进行囊；打点（行装） When you pack a bag, you put clothes and other things into it, because you are leaving a place or going on holiday.
[V n]
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When I was 17, I packed my bags and left home...
17岁时，我背起行囊离开了家。
I decided to pack a few things and take the kids to my Mum's...
我决定收拾些东西，带孩子们去我妈妈家。
I packed and said goodbye to Charlie.
我收拾好东西告别了查利。
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She left Frances to finish her packing.
她让弗朗西丝把她的行装收拾完。
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[VERB 动词]将…打包；把…装箱 When people pack things, for example in a factory, they put them into containers or parcels so that they can be transported and sold.
[V n]
[V n in n]
[V-ed]
They offered me a job packing goods in a warehouse...
他们给了我一份在货栈打包的工作。
Machines now exist to pack olives in jars.
现在可用机器将橄榄装进罐子里。
...sardines packed in oil.
油浸沙丁鱼罐头
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His onions cost 9p a lb wholesale； packing and transport costs 10p.
他的洋葱批发价每磅9便士；打包送货的话要10便士。
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[VERB 动词]挤满；塞满 If people or things pack into a place or if they pack a place, there are so many of them that the place is full.
[V into n]
[V n]
Hundreds of thousands of people packed into the mosque...
几十万人挤进了那座清真寺。
Seventy thousand people will pack the stadium.
将有7万人挤满整个体育场。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]包；盒 A pack of things is a collection of them that is sold or given together in a box or bag.
[oft N of n]
The club will send a free information pack.
这家俱乐部会邮寄一个免费资料包。
...a pack of cigarettes...
一包烟
She read the back of the pack and said it had the same ingredients.
她看了看盒子背面，说成分一样。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]背包；旅行包 A pack is a bag containing your possessions that you carry on your back when you are travelling.
I hid the money in my pack.
我把钱藏在旅行包里。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]一群；一伙；一帮 You can refer to a group of people who go around together as a pack, especially when it is a large group that you feel threatened by.
[usu N of n]
...a pack of journalists eager to question him...
一群急着要问他问题的记者
Sal was the leader of the pack.
萨尔是这伙人的头儿。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（狼或狗的）一群 A pack of wolves or dogs is a group of them that hunt together.
[oft N of n]
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（纸牌的）一副 A pack of playing cards is a complete set of playing cards.
[oft N of n]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
...a pack of cards.
一副纸牌
...shuffle the pack.
洗牌
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 deck
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[VERB 动词]带（枪）；佩（枪） If someone packs a gun, they carry it.
[V n]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
...eight bodyguards, at least one of them packing a pistol.
8名保镖，其中至少有1人佩枪
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[VERB 动词]在（陪审团、委员会、会议等）中安插支持者 If someone packs a jury, committee, or meeting, they make sure that it includes people who support them.
[V n with n]
[V n]
Opposition parties have boycotted the proceedings, saying the government has packed the conference with its own supporters...
反对党派抵制了该议程，声称政府在大会上安插了亲信。
John Major will not try to pack the House of Lords.
约翰·梅杰不会在上议院安插亲信。
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[PHRASE 短语]一派谎言 If you say that an account is a pack of lies, you mean that it is completely untrue.
[PHR after v]
You told me a pack of lies.
你跟我说的都是一派胡言。
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[PHRASE 短语]产生巨大影响；震撼 If something packs a punch, it has a very powerful effect.
[V inflects]
W. Somerset Maugham's novel still packs an emotional punch.
威廉·萨默塞特·毛姆的小说仍具有强烈的情感冲击力。
...drinks that pack a punch.
烈酒
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[PHRASE 短语]叫…卷铺盖；撵…走；叫…滚蛋 If you send someone packing, you make them go away.
[V inflects]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
I decided I wanted to live alone and I sent him packing.
我决定要一个人生活，于是叫他走人。
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[PHRASE 短语]（在竞赛中）领先其他对手 You can say that someone is ahead of the pack or leading the pack if they are ahead of everyone else in a race or competition.
The Socialists may still finish ahead of the pack...
社会党最终仍可能会领先。
Europe has got used to following rather than leading the pack.
欧洲已经习惯了跟从，而不是领头儿。
相关词组：
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pack★/pæk; NAmEpæk/
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packpackspackedpackingverb★put into container 装入容器1★[intransitive , transitive ]to put clothes, etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home 收拾（行李）；装（箱）◆I haven't packed yet.我还没收拾行李呢。packsth ◆I haven't packed my suitcase yet.我的行李箱还没收拾好呢。◆He packed a bag with a few things and was off.他装了几件衣物就走了。◆He packed a few things into a bag.他装了几件衣物。◆Did you pack the camera?你装进照相机了吗？packsb sth ◆I've packed you some food for the journey.我给你打点了些路上吃的食物。2★[transitive ]packsth (up) (in/into sth) to put sth into a container so that it can be stored, transported or sold 打包；包装◆The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US.陶器已装箱运往美国。◆I carefully packed up the gifts.我小心翼翼地把礼品包好。OPP
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protect 保护3★[transitive ]packsth (in/with sth) to protect sth that breaks easily by surrounding it with soft material （在四周填入软料以）包装（易损物品）◆The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper.这些画被仔细地用报纸裹了起来。preserve food 保存食品4★[transitive ]packsth (in sth) to preserve food in a particular substance （用某物）保存，保藏◆fish packed in ice用冰块保存的鲜鱼fill 填入5★[intransitive , transitive ]to fill sth with a lot of people or things 塞进；挤进+ adv./prep.◆We all packed together into one car.我们大家挤进一辆汽车里。packsth (with sth) ◆Fans packed the hall to see the band.乐迷为了一睹乐队丰采，把大厅挤得水泄不通。☞see also
packed
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packed out
snow/soil 雪；土壤6[transitive ]packsth (down) to press sth such as snow or soil to form a thick hard mass 堆积；压实◆Pack the earth down around the plant.把植物周围的泥土压实。◆a patch of packed snow一片压实的雪地carry gun 携枪7[transitive , intransitive ]pack(sth) ( NAmE) ( informal) to carry a gun 佩带，携带（枪支）◆to pack a gun佩带枪支◆Is he packing?他有带枪吗？storm 暴风雨8[transitive ]packsth to have sth 夹带着◆A storm packing 75 mph winds swept across the area last night.昨晚暴雨夹带着每小时 75 英里的狂风横扫该地区。IDIOMSpack a (powerful, real, etc.) ˈpunch( informal) 1(of a boxer拳击手)to be capable of hitting sb very hard 能重拳出击；能重击2to have a powerful effect on sb 产生巨大影响；十分有效力◆The advertising campaign packs quite a punch.这次广告造势产生了相当大的影响。pack your ˈbags( informal) to leave a person or place permanently, especially after a disagreement （尤指产生分歧后）永远离开☞more at
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PHRASAL VERBSˌpack aˈwayto be capable of being folded up small when it is not being used 能折叠（以缩小体积）◆The tent packs away in a small bag.帐篷可以折叠装进小袋子里。ˌpack sth↔aˈwayto put sth in a box, etc. when you have finished using it （用后）收拾好◆We packed away the summer clothes.我们把夏装收藏起来了。ˌpack sb↔ˈin[no passive ](of plays, performers, etc. 戏剧、演员等)to attract a lot of people to see it/them 吸引（大批观众）◆The show is still packing them in.演出仍然吸引着大批观众。ˌpack sth↔ˈin( informal) to stop doing sth 停止做某事SYNgive up◆She decided to pack in her job.她决定辞职不干了。◆( especially BrE) Pack it in(= stop behaving badly or annoying me),you two! 别闹了，你们俩！ˌpack sb/sth ˈin/ˈinto sth1to do a lot of things in a limited period of time 在（有限时间里）做（大量工作）◆You seem to have packed a lot into your life!你生活中好像有做不完的事情！2to put a lot of things or people into a limited space 在（有限空间里）塞进（大量的人或物）；塞满SYN
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◆They've managed to pack a lot of information into a very small book.他们设法把大量的信息编进了一本很小的书中。ˌpack ˈinto sthto go somewhere in large numbers so that all available space is filled 使爆满SYN
cram
◆Over 80 000 fans packed into the stadium to watch the final.*8 万多名球迷涌入了体育场观看决赛。 ☞see also
pack
(5 )ˌpack sb↔ˈoff (to…)( informal) to send sb somewhere, especially because you do not want them with you 把…打发走◆My parents always packed me off to bed early.我父母总是早早就打发我上床。ˌpack sth↔ˈout(of shows, performers, etc. 表演、演员等)to attract enough people to completely fill a theatre, etc. 吸引（足够的观众）；使…满座◆The band can still pack out concert halls.这支乐队仍能使音乐厅爆满。☞see also
packed out
ˌpack ˈup( informal) ( especially BrE) (of a machine 机器)to stop working 停止工作；坏了◆The TV's packed up again.电视机又坏了。ˌpack ˈup | ˌpack sth↔ˈup1★to put your possessions into a bag, etc. before leaving a place 打行李；收拾行装◆Are you packing up already? It's only 4 o'clock.你已经开始打点行李了？现在才刚刚 4 点钟。◆We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments.我们到场时乐队已开始收拾乐器了。2( BrE) ( informal) to stop doing sth, especially a job 停止；放弃；辞掉SYNgive up◆What made you pack up a good job like that?什么原因使你辞去了那么好的工作？☞see also
pack
v. (2 )noun★ _cards_comp.jpg _pack.jpg container 容器1★[countable ]( especially NAmE) a container, usually made of paper, that holds a number of the same thing or an amount of sth, ready to be sold （商品的）纸包，纸袋，纸盒◆a pack of cigarettes/gum一盒香烟╱口香糖◆You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten.你可以整沓地买信封，每沓十个。☞compare
package
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packet
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flat-pack
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six-pack
set 套2★[countable ]a set of different things that are supplied together for a particular purpose （一起供应的）全套东西◆Send for your free information pack today.今天就来信索取免费资讯包。things tied for carrying 成捆携带的东西3[countable ]a number of things that are wrapped or tied together, especially for carrying 一捆，一包（尤指适于携带的东西）◆donkeys carrying packs of wool驮着成捆羊毛的驴◆( figurative) Everything she told us is a pack of lies(= a story that is completely false).她对我们说的全是一派谎言。large bag 大包4[countable ]a large bag that you carry on your back 大背包◆We passed a group of walkers, carrying huge packs.我们与一批背着超大行囊的步行者擦肩而过。☞see also
backpack
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fanny pack
of animals 动物5[countable + singular or plural verb ]a group of animals that hunt together or are kept for hunting 一群（动物或猎狗）◆packs of savage dogs成群的野狗◆wolves hunting in packs成群猎食的狼◆a pack of hounds一群猎犬of people 人6[countable + singular or plural verb ]a group of similar people or things, especially one that you do not like or approve of 群；帮；团伙◆We avoided a pack of journalists waiting outside.我们避开了等在门外的一群记者。◆He's the leader of the pack.他是那个团伙的头目。7[countable + singular or plural verb ]all the people who are behind the leaders in a race, competition, etc. （统称）竞赛中的落后者◆measures aimed at keeping the company ahead of the pack旨在使公司领先所有竞争对手的措施of cards 纸牌8( BrE) (alsodeckNAmE,BrE)[countable ]a complete set of 52 playing cards一副（为 52 张）◆a pack of cards一副纸牌of Cubs/Brownies 男╱女幼童军9[countable + singular or plural verb ]an organized group of Cubs/Cub Scoutsor Brownies一队（男或女幼童军）◆to join a Brownie pack加入一队幼女童军for wound 用于伤口10[countable ]a hot or cold piece of soft material that absorbs liquid, used for treating a wound （治创伤用的）裹布，填塞物，敷料☞see also
face pack
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ice pack
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mud pack
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joker
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packpack1 /pæk/ ●●●S2W3 verb
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1clothes [intransitive, transitive] (also pack up) to put things into cases, bags etc ready for a trip somewhere: I forgot to pack my razor. Have you finished packing yet?pack your things/belongings Kelly packed her things before breakfast.pack a bag/case You’d better pack your bags. We’re leaving in an hour.pack somebody something Shall I pack us a picnic?2goods [transitive] (also pack up) to put something into a box or other container, so that it can be moved, sold, or storedpack something in/into something Now wild mushrooms are available all year, packed in handy 25 g boxes.3crowd [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to go in large numbers into a space, or to make people or animals do this, until the space is too fullpack into/in/onto Fifty thousand fans packed into the stadium. The sheep had been packed into a truck and transported without food or water.4protect something [transitive] to cover or fill an object with soft material so that it does not get damagedpack in/with Glass must be packed in several layers of paper.5snow/soil etc to press snow, soil, sand etc down so that it becomes hard and firmpack something down Pack the soil down firmly.6pack your bags informal to leave a place and not return, especially because of a disagreement7pack a gun American English informal to carry a gun8pack a (hard/hefty/strong etc) punch (also pack a wallop) informal to have a very strong or impressive effect: The Spanish wine, with the flavour of honey, packed quite a punch. → send somebody packing
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pack away phrasal verbto put something back in a box, case etc where it is usually kept: Christmas was over and the decorations packed away.pack in phrasal verb1pack something ↔ in (also pack something into something) to do a lot in a limited period of time, or fit a lot of information, ideas etc into a limited space: We packed a lot of sightseeing into two weeks. In an essay of 2,000 words, you can pack a lot in.2 pack somebody ↔ in informal if a film, play etc packs people in, it attracts large numbers to come and see it: Any film starring Tom Cruise always packs them in.3 pack something ↔ in British English informal to stop doing a job or activity that you are not enjoying: After one year, I packed in university. Sometimes I feel like packing it all in and going off travelling.4pack it in British English spoken used to tell someone to stop doing something that is annoying you5British English informal if a machine packs in, it stops working because there is something wrong with itSYN pack up: Halfway to the airport, the engine packed in.pack off phrasal verb informalto send someone to stay somewhere for a period of timepack off to My parents used to pack us off to camp every summer.pack up phrasal verb1to put things into cases, bags etc ready for a trip somewhere: Most of the holidaymakers had packed up and gone.pack something ↔ up I gave her a hand packing up her clothes and stuff.2pack something ↔ up to put something into a box or other container, so that it can be moved, sold, or stored: Don’t worry. The removal men will pack everything up.3informal to finish work at the end of the day: ‘What time do you pack up?’ ‘Oh, about six.’4British English informal if a machine packs up, it stops working because there is something wrong with itSYN pack in: The photocopier’s packed up again.5 pack something ↔ up British English informal to stop doing something, especially a job: He packed up his teaching job after only three months.
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1things wrapped together something wrapped in paper or packed in a box and then sent by post or taken somewherepack of a pack of three T-shirts Send away for your free information pack today. →
six-pack(1)
2small container especially American English a small container, usually made of paper, that something is sold inSYN packet British Englishpack of a pack of cigarettes a 10 oz pack of frozen peas3bag especially British English a bag that you carry on your back, especially when climbing or walking, used to carry equipment, clothes etcSYN rucksack British English, backpack4cards (also pack of cards) a complete set of playing cardsSYN deck5animals a group of wild animals that hunt together, or a group of dogs trained to hunt together: a wolf packpack of a pack of hounds► see thesaurus at
group
6group of people a group of the same type of people, especially a group who you do not approve ofpack of A pack of reporters were waiting outside.7be leading the pack/be ahead of the pack to be more successful than the other people or companies you are competing against8pack of lies informal something you are told that is completely untrue: Don’t believe what it says in the paper – it’s a pack of lies.9Cub/Brownie pack a group of children who belong to a particular children’s organization →
Cub Scout
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, Girl Scout
10on a wound a thick soft piece of cloth that you press on a wound to stop the flow of bloodSYN compress →