parking

parking — noun

1. the activity of driving a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle to a specific spot a

1.名詞A2
釋義

the activity of driving a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle to a specific spot and keeping it there, usually with the engine switched off, until you come back to use it again.

例句

Parking in front of a fire hydrant is illegal in most cities.

no parking: sign and regulation usage

The hotel near Nikhil's office offers free underground parking for employees.

free / underground parking: common adjective + parking collocations

同義詞
  • leaving

    more general — 'parking' specifically implies the vehicle is turned off and locked; 'leaving' could mean any kind of departure.

  • stopping

    shorter duration — stopping can be momentary (e.g. at a red light); parking implies a longer stay.

文法句型

parking + is / costs / takes

no parking (sign)

parking + allowed / prohibited / banned

用法筆記

Frequently seen on signs and in traffic regulations ('No Parking,' 'Parking Prohibited'). As an uncountable noun it describes the activity in general, not a single event — to refer to one instance, use a phrase such as 'the act of parking' or 'parking the car.'

常見錯誤

❌I need to parking my car.
✅I need to park my car.
💡after 'need to,' use the base verb 'park,' not the noun 'parking.'
❌No parking' is used even when a driver is just stopped for a moment.
✅No parking' means you cannot leave the vehicle there, even briefly
💡stopping to drop someone off may still be allowed unless a sign says 'No Stopping.'

2. a place, such as a lot, a multi-storey building, or a marked space on a street,

2.名詞A2
釋義

a place, such as a lot, a multi-storey building, or a marked space on a street, where cars and other vehicles can be left for a period of time.

例句

The restaurant on Elm Street has its own private parking behind the building.

private parking: type of parking area

Tomás struggled to find parking near the train station during the holiday rush.

find parking: common verb + parking collocation

同義詞
  • parking lot

    countable — refers to a specific paved area with marked spaces; 'parking' alone is uncountable and more general.

  • parking garage

    a multi-storey building, not an open lot; usually covered or indoor.

  • car park

    British equivalent of parking lot; rarely used in American English.

  • parking space

    one individual marked spot, countable — the narrowest meaning of the group.

文法句型

there is + parking

find + parking

provide + parking

have + parking

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to space in general ('There is plenty of parking,' 'The hotel has limited parking'). To specify one individual spot, use 'parking space,' 'parking spot,' or 'parking bay.' Countable uses like 'a parking' are non-standard; use 'a parking space' or 'a parking spot' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I found a parking near the store.
✅I found a parking space near the store.' or 'I found parking near the store.
💡'parking' meaning space is uncountable; add 'space' or 'spot' for a single location.
❌There is a parking behind the building.
✅There is parking behind the building.' or 'There is a parking lot behind the building.
💡use 'a parking lot' for a countable area, or uncountable 'parking' without 'a.'