sherpa
sherpa — noun
1. A member of a Himalayan community living mainly in the mountains of eastern Nepa
A member of a Himalayan community living mainly in the mountains of eastern Nepal, known for their skill in climbing at high altitudes and often employed as guides or porters on mountain expeditions.
The expedition hired two experienced Sherpas to help carry supplies up to the base camp.
countable plural: Sherpas + experienced
Walid learned that Sherpas can climb at very high altitudes without getting altitude sickness.
A Sherpa guide named Pemba led the group safely across a narrow mountain pass.
Many young Sherpas work as trekking guides in the Everest region during spring.
- guide
broader term; a person who leads others through unfamiliar places, not limited to mountain settings
- porter
a person employed to carry luggage or supplies; a porter does not necessarily have climbing skills
- mountaineer
a person who climbs mountains, often as a sport; not tied to any specific ethnic group
文法句型
a Sherpa + noun (as modifier)
the Sherpa (when referring to the ethnic group)
用法筆記
Frequently capitalized when referring to the ethnic group. The plural form can be either 'Sherpa' (unchanged) or 'Sherpas'; both are accepted. When referring to the ethnic community as a whole, use 'the Sherpa' or 'the Sherpa people'.
常見錯誤
2. A thick, soft synthetic fabric with a fluffy surface that is designed to look an
A thick, soft synthetic fabric with a fluffy surface that is designed to look and feel like sheepskin with the wool still on it. It is commonly used for making warm winter clothing such as jackets, coats, hats, and linings.
Tyler bought a warm jacket lined with sherpa for his winter trip to Hokkaido.
collocation: sherpa lining / lined with sherpa
The coat's sherpa collar felt soft and fluffy against Wei's cheek.
sherpa + noun modifier: sherpa collar
Gabriela chose a sherpa hoodie over a wool sweater because it was much lighter.
Patagonia uses sherpa fabric inside its winter beanies to create a soft, fluffy feel that traps heat around the ears.
- faux sheepskin
more specific trade term for synthetic sheepskin; less common in everyday shopping contexts
- fleece
a different synthetic fabric that is thinner and less fluffy; often used for athletic wear rather than coat linings
文法句型
sherpa + noun (as modifier)
a/the sherpa + noun
用法筆記
This sense is always written in lowercase. The fabric was given the name because its fluffy wool-like appearance reminded people of the warm clothing traditionally worn by Sherpa communities in the Himalayas.