1. to pack something into a crate for storage or transport
將某物裝入板條箱或木箱中以便儲存或運輸
We need to crate the fragile china before the movers arrive.
我們需要在搬家工人到達前，把易碎的瓷器裝箱。
The workers crated the harvested apples for shipping.
工人們將採收的蘋果裝箱以便運送。
Crate Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
crate
verb
快速理解
What does "Crate" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Crate"?
「crate」作動詞時，主要指將物品裝入板條箱或容器中，以便運輸或儲存。
- 1
裝箱運輸
EN: to pack something into a crate for shipping or transport
翻譯: 將某物裝入板條箱以便運輸
- 2
裝箱儲存
EN: to put something into a crate for storage or safekeeping
翻譯: 將某物裝入板條箱以便儲存或保管
- 3
裝箱處理（水果等）
EN: to pack produce, such as fruit, into crates after harvesting
翻譯: 將農產品（如水果）採收後裝入板條箱
小提醒：注意「crate」作動詞時，其受詞通常是具體的「物品」，而不是抽象的內容。它是一個及物動詞，後面直接接物品。
發音（How to Pronounce "Crate" in English）
How to pronounce "Crate" in English?"Crate" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Crate" from YouTube Videos
Hannah Brencher: Love letters to strangers
TED
“Well, today I fuel a global organization that is fueled by those trips to the mailbox, fueled by the ways in which we can harness social media like never before to write and mail strangers letters when they need them most, but, most of all, fueled by crates of mail like this one, my trusty mail crate, filled with the scriptings of ordinary people, strangers writing letters to other strangers, not because they're ever going to meet and laugh over a cup of coffee, but because they have found one another by way of letter-writing.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Crate"?How does "Crate" change by context?
2. to confine an animal in a crate, especially for training or transport
將動物（尤指為訓練或運輸）關在籠子或運輸箱內
The veterinarian advised us to crate the puppy at night for house training.
獸醫建議我們晚上將小狗關在籠子裡進行居家訓練。
All pets must be properly crated before they can travel in the cargo hold.
所有寵物都必須妥善裝入運輸箱，才能進入貨艙旅行。
3. (slang) to defeat someone decisively in a competition or fight
（俚語）在比賽或打鬥中徹底擊敗某人
The champion crated his opponent in the first round.
冠軍在第一回合就徹底擊敗了他的對手。
Our team got absolutely crated in the finals last year.
我們隊伍在去年的決賽中被徹底擊潰。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Crate"?How to make natural sentences with "Crate"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| crate + [noun] | 將…裝箱 | They had to **crate** the fragile antiques carefully. (他們必須小心地將這些易碎古董裝箱。) |
| crate + [noun] + up | 把…裝箱打包 | We need to **crate up** all the books before the move. (我們需要在搬家前把所有書都裝箱打包。) |
| be crated (for + [noun]) | 被裝箱（為了…） | The artwork was **crated** for safe transport overseas. (這件藝術品被裝箱以便安全運往海外。) |
用法說明
How is "Crate" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Crate"?
crate something vs. crate up something
- crate something 通常指將物品放入板條箱或木箱的動作本身，焦點在於「裝箱」這個行為。
- crate up something 則強調「打包裝箱」的完整過程，常帶有為運輸或儲存做準備的含義，語氣上更為強調。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換使用，但 crate up 在口語中更常被用來描述為搬家或出貨而進行的打包。
對比例句： EN: We need to crate the china before the movers arrive. 翻譯: 我們需要在搬家工人到達前把瓷器裝箱。
EN:We spent the afternoon crating up all the books in the study.
翻譯:我們花了一下午把書房裡所有的書都打包裝箱。
總結建議
一般情況下兩者皆可，若要強調「為某目的而完成打包」，使用 crate up 會更為精確。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Crate" and similar words?How to choose "Crate" vs alternatives?
crate vs pack
「crate」專指將物品裝入板條箱或木箱中，強調使用堅固的容器；「pack」則泛指打包、裝箱，容器類型更廣泛，如紙箱、行李箱或背包。
crate vs box
「crate」指裝入板條箱，容器通常為木製或塑膠製，結構堅固且有縫隙；「box」指裝入紙箱、金屬箱等密封或實心的箱子。
crate vs load
「crate」是裝箱的具體動作，特指放入板條箱；「load」是裝載的廣泛動作，指將物品放入車輛、機器或空間中。
口語用法
How is "Crate" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Crate"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人要求或指示的內容。 EN: She told me to "crate up the old books" before the movers arrive. 翻譯: 她告訴我在搬家工人來之前，要把舊書「裝箱打包」。
EN:The instructions just say "crate the fragile items separately."
翻譯:說明上只寫著「易碎物品請分開裝箱」。
語氣強調
用於強調打包或裝箱的動作是必須、緊急或帶有強制性的。 EN: You need to crate those puppies now—they're chewing everything! 翻譯: 你現在就得把那些小狗關進籠子裡——牠們在亂咬東西！
EN:We have to crate all this by tonight, no excuses.
翻譯:我們必須在今晚前把所有東西都裝箱，沒得商量。
停頓填充
在描述一連串準備或搬家步驟時，作為列舉中的一個環節。 EN: So we need to clean, sort, crate, and label everything. 翻譯: 所以我們需要清潔、分類、裝箱，然後給所有東西貼標籤。
EN:First, donate what you don't want, then crate the rest.
翻譯:首先，把不要的捐掉，然後把剩下的裝箱。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或書面指示中，建議使用更精確的詞彙，如「裝箱」(pack into crates)、「以板條箱包裝」(pack in crates) 或「置入運輸箱」(place in shipping containers)，以確保語意清晰專業。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Crate"?What fixed phrases with "Crate" should I remember?
crate up
verb + particle
將物品裝入板條箱或木箱中以便運輸或儲存
crate something
verb + object
將某物裝入板條箱
crate and ship
verb + and + verb
裝箱並運送（常作為一個完整的服務流程）
crate for transport
verb + prepositional phrase
為運輸而裝箱
crate carefully
verb + adverb
小心地裝箱
crate together
verb + particle
將多件物品一起裝入一個或多個板條箱
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Crate"?Which "Crate" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to crate the apples into the box.
✓I need to pack the apples into the crate.
混淆了動詞 'crate'（裝箱）和名詞 'crate'（板條箱）。此處想表達的是『把蘋果裝進箱子』，應使用名詞 'crate' 作為容器，搭配動詞 'pack'（裝入）。
×We crated in the equipment for storage.
✓We crated up the equipment for storage.
動詞 'crate' 常與副詞 'up' 連用，表示『裝箱完成』的動作。使用 'in' 是錯誤的搭配。'crate up' 是一個常見的動詞片語。
×They crateed the goods last week.
✓They crated the goods last week.
'crate' 是規則動詞，過去式及過去分詞為 'crated'，只需在字尾加 '-d'，而非錯誤地雙寫 'e' 再加 '-ed'。
×We need to crate before moving.
✓We need to crate our belongings before moving.
動詞 'crate' 是及物動詞，必須接一個受詞（要裝箱的物品）。句子中缺少了受詞，語意不完整。
×We will create the fragile items for transport.
✓We will crate the fragile items for transport.
混淆了發音相似的 'create'（創造）與 'crate'（裝箱）。此處語境是包裝運輸，應使用 'crate'。這是常見的同音字/近音字錯誤。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Crate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Crate"?
crates(3rd_singular)crating(present_participle)crated(past)crated(past_participle)