playground
playground — noun
1. a fenced or open space outside, usually next to a school or inside a park, with
a fenced or open space outside, usually next to a school or inside a park, with swings, slides, and other equipment for young children to play on.
Maya pushed her little brother on the swings in the school playground.
in the playground (location preposition)
The new playground at Central Park has a wooden castle and a long blue slide.
noun phrase: the new/old/local playground
After the rain, the playground was empty and the slides were wet.
Carlos fell off the climbing frame and cut his knee on the playground.
Two teachers watched the children carefully during playground time.
- play area
more general; can be indoors or smaller
- playpark
British, informal; a small park built mainly for play equipment
- recreation ground
more formal; usually a larger area that includes sports pitches
文法句型
in the playground
on the playground
用法筆記
Often takes 'in' (British English) or 'on' (American English) as the location preposition. Frequently modified by 'school', 'public', or 'children's'.
常見錯誤
2. a place that one type of person, such as the rich, surfers, or skateboarders, tr
a place that one type of person, such as the rich, surfers, or skateboarders, treats as their favourite spot for fun and free-time activities.
The Greek islands have long been a playground for wealthy European tourists.
a playground for + group noun
Since the new ramps opened, the old harbour has become a playground for local skateboarders.
become a playground for + group
Aspen is the winter playground of Hollywood actors and tech billionaires.
With its warm reefs and clear water, Okinawa is a true playground for divers.
Critics say the city centre has turned into a playground for property developers.
文法句型
a playground for [group of people]
the playground of [group]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is figurative and almost always followed by 'for' or 'of' plus a group of people; the place itself is rarely a children's play area. Often carries a slight critical tone when the group is rich or powerful.