camper
camper — 名詞
1. someone who sleeps and lives outdoors in a tent, cabin, or holiday camp for a fe
露營者
在外露營度假的人
someone who sleeps and lives outdoors in a tent, cabin, or holiday camp for a few days, usually as a form of recreation or vacation.
The campers at Lake Wānaka started a campfire to toast marshmallows.
瓦納卡湖邊的露營者生起營火來烤棉花糖。
collocation: campers at [place]
Diego met several friendly campers while hiking along the mountain trail.
Diego 沿著山路健行時，遇見了幾位友善的露營者。
Each camper must keep their tent at least six metres away from the river.
每位露營者都必須把自己的帳篷放在離河邊至少六公尺遠的地方。
Aiko's camp counsellor gave every new camper a map and a whistle.
Aiko 的營隊輔導員發給每一位新露營者一張地圖和一個哨子。
Rain kept the campers inside the main hall, where they played board games all afternoon.
下雨讓露營者們只能待在大廳裡，整個下午都在玩桌遊。
- hiker
focuses on walking long distances, not necessarily sleeping outdoors
- backpacker
someone who carries all their gear on their back; often implies budget travel
- holiday-maker
general term for anyone on vacation, not limited to camping
- indoor person
someone who prefers staying inside; contrast is about lifestyle
用法筆記
Often used together with a location or an activity to describe what kind of camping the person is doing, e.g. 'summer campers', 'backcountry campers', 'first-time campers'. The related idiom 'not a happy camper' (see Idioms below) is always negated and informal.
常見錯誤
2. a large motor vehicle that is built or fitted with beds, a kitchen area, and sto
露營車
附廚房和床鋪的大型旅行車
a large motor vehicle that is built or fitted with beds, a kitchen area, and storage, so people can travel and sleep in it, especially during a vacation.
The Okafor family rented a camper and drove from Toronto to Vancouver over three weeks.
Okafor 一家租了一輛露營車，花了三個星期的時間從多倫多開到溫哥華。
collocation: rent a camper + drive to [destination]
Leila parked the camper near a waterfall and cooked dinner inside the small kitchen.
Leila 把露營車停在瀑布附近，並在車上的小廚房裡做了晚餐。
Modern campers come with solar panels, a fridge, and a fold-out bed.
現代露營車配備了太陽能板、冰箱和一張可摺疊的床。
Nadia's parents sold their house and now travel full-time in a white camper.
Nadia 的父母賣掉了房子，現在開著一輛白色的露營車全職旅行。
A camper can cost less than a hotel when you visit several places on one trip.
如果一趟旅行要去好幾個地方，住露營車的費用往往比住飯店低。
- motor home
more common in British English; refers to the same type of self-driving vehicle
- RV
recreational vehicle; the broad North American term that covers both motorhomes and towed trailers
- caravanette
British term for a small motor home
用法筆記
In British English this vehicle is more commonly called a 'motor home' or 'motorhome'. In American English 'camper' or 'RV' (recreational vehicle) is standard. If the vehicle has an engine and is driven separately, this sense applies — for a towed vehicle, see Sense 3.
常見錯誤
3. a wheeled unit without its own motor, towed behind a car or truck and fitted wit
露營拖車
無引擎、由汽車牽引的旅行拖車
a wheeled unit without its own motor, towed behind a car or truck and fitted with beds, cooking facilities, and living space for holidays and short breaks.
Tomás hitched the camper to his car and drove toward the coast.
Tomás 把露營拖車掛在汽車後面，然後開車往海岸方向駛去。
collocation: hitch a camper to [vehicle]
The rental camper sleeps four people and has a small gas stove inside.
這輛出租的露營拖車可以睡四個人，車內還有一個小型瓦斯爐。
Yara's family kept the camper parked in the driveway between summer trips.
Yara 一家人在夏天出遊之間，都把露營拖車停在車道上。
In Australia, many people own a camper for travelling along the coast during school holidays.
在澳洲，很多人擁有一輛露營拖車，方便在學校放假時沿著海岸旅行。
Make sure your car is strong enough to pull the camper up steep hills.
在購買露營拖車之前，要先確認你的車子夠有力，能把拖車拉上陡峭的山坡。
- caravan
the standard British term for a towed camper
- travel trailer
common American term with a broad range of sizes
- pop-up camper
a small folding model that expands when parked
- fifth-wheel trailer
a large towed camper that connects to a special hitch in a pickup truck bed
用法筆記
In British English the word 'caravan' is far more common than 'camper' for this type of towed vehicle. In American English 'camper', 'travel trailer', or simply 'trailer' are used. 'Pop-up camper' refers to a lightweight model whose roof folds down for towing and pops up when parked.