biking
biking — verb
1. to travel from one place to another by riding a bicycle, especially for daily tr
to travel from one place to another by riding a bicycle, especially for daily trips such as going to work, school, or a shop
Nora bikes to school every morning because it is faster than walking.
bike + to + [place] for everyday transport
Instead of driving, Takeshi decided to bike to the public library.
The children biked along the river path to reach the park before dark.
Reema biked to the train station and locked her bicycle near the entrance.
On sunny days, Ziad prefers to bike to work rather than take the bus.
- cycle
more formal, common in British English
- ride a bike
more explicit; used when emphasising the action itself rather than the destination
文法句型
bike + to/along/through + [place]
用法筆記
Frequently used with a destination phrase (to/along/through + place). In British English, 'cycle' is a more formal equivalent.
常見錯誤
2. to deliver items such as food, packages, or documents by riding a motorcycle, ty
to deliver items such as food, packages, or documents by riding a motorcycle, typically as a paid service
On weekends, Christopher bikes food orders across the city for a restaurant.
bike + [items] + across + [area] for delivery
The delivery service hired Indra to bike urgent documents between offices.
During the rainy season, Élise bikes hot meals to elderly customers who cannot go out.
Lucía biked a package across town before the shop closed at six.
- courier
can be used as a verb meaning to send by courier
- deliver by motorcycle
more literal and explicit
文法句型
bike + [something] + to + [someone]
bike + [something] + across/through + [area]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a paid courier, delivery driver, or restaurant employee. This sense is very common in the context of food delivery services.
常見錯誤
biking — noun
1. going out on two wheels — a bicycle or a motorcycle — for fun, health, or organi
going out on two wheels — a bicycle or a motorcycle — for fun, health, or organised competition
Mountain biking is a popular outdoor activity in the hills near Nora's town.
mountain biking — compound noun for a specific type
The doctor told Christopher that regular biking would help his knee get stronger.
Léa joined a biking club to meet other people who enjoy riding on weekends.
Biking through the countryside gives Élise a chance to relax after a long week.
The local gym offers indoor biking classes for people who prefer to ride inside.
用法筆記
Often used as a noun modifier (biking trail, biking trip, biking gear). 'Cycling' is a more formal or sport-oriented synonym, especially for road and competitive biking.