crate
crate — noun
1. a strong box built to hold and protect goods during storage or delivery, usually
a strong box built to hold and protect goods during storage or delivery, usually made from wood, metal, or durable plastic
Eli carefully lifted the wooden crate off the truck and carried it into the garage.
wooden / plastic / metal + crate — material collocations
A large crate of Italian wine arrived at the restaurant before the weekend rush.
crate of [contents] for describing what is inside
Workers stack the empty plastic crates by the warehouse door every evening.
These sturdy metal crates are used to ship machine parts to factories overseas.
Sumin found a small wooden crate full of old books in the attic.
- box
more general; can be any size and material, including cardboard
- container
broader term that includes bins, barrels, and tanks
- packing case
British term for a wooden crate used for shipping household goods
常見錯誤
2. a box or cage with openings for airflow, used to keep a pet safe at home or to c
a box or cage with openings for airflow, used to keep a pet safe at home or to carry it during travel
The airline requires all small dogs to travel inside an approved pet crate.
approved pet crate — common in travel contexts
Padma bought a wire crate for her puppy to sleep in at night.
wire crate / plastic crate — types of pet crate
The cat stayed in its crate during the long car ride to the new house.
Tendai cleaned the dog crate every morning and put fresh bedding inside.
用法筆記
In pet care, a crate is an indoor container used for sleeping, training, or travel, while a kennel is usually an outdoor structure or a boarding facility.
常見錯誤
3. the quantity of items that fills a single crate, used as a unit for ordering or
the quantity of items that fills a single crate, used as a unit for ordering or counting goods
The bar orders a crate of oranges every Monday morning for fresh juice.
a crate of [product] — measurement pattern
The graduates drank nearly a whole crate of beer at the graduation party last weekend.
A crate of bottled water costs about eight dollars at the supermarket.
The school received two crates of apples from the local farm for the festival.
用法筆記
This sense is most common in retail, restaurant, and wholesale contexts where goods are ordered or counted by crate rather than by individual item.
常見錯誤
crate — verb
1. to pack something into a sturdy box for storage or shipment so it stays safe dur
to pack something into a sturdy box for storage or shipment so it stays safe during transport
The movers crated the dishes carefully before loading them onto the truck.
crate + [fragile objects] for protection during moving
Vinícius crated his collection of pottery and shipped it to his new home abroad.
All the museum paintings were crated and sent to the gallery in Seoul.
Saira needs to crate the fragile equipment before the flight tomorrow morning.
- unpack
take items out of a crate or other container
文法句型
crate + noun
crate + noun + up
用法筆記
Often used with the particle 'up' (crate up) when packing everything completely, as in 'We crated up all the kitchen items before the move.'
常見錯誤
2. to secure a household pet inside a cage, especially for safety when the owner is
to secure a household pet inside a cage, especially for safety when the owner is away or during travel
Yuki crated the puppy during the night so it would not chew the furniture.
crate [animal] during [time period] — common pattern
The veterinarian advised the owners to crate their dog while he recovered from surgery.
Abigail always crates her cat before letting the repair workers into the apartment.
The rescue team crated the injured dog and drove it to the animal hospital.
- release
let the animal out of the crate
文法句型
crate + animal
crate + animal + during/while
用法筆記
Common among dog owners using crate training methods. The verb is typically used for short-term confinement rather than long-term housing.