1. a meal eaten outdoors, often in a park or countryside
在戶外（通常在公園或鄉間）享用的餐點
We had a lovely picnic by the lake.
我們在湖邊享用了一頓愉快的野餐。
Let's pack a picnic and go to the park this weekend.
我們這週末準備一個野餐籃去公園吧。
Picnic Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
picnic
noun
快速理解
What does "Picnic" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Picnic"?
指在戶外進行的休閒餐聚，或比喻輕鬆愉快的事。
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戶外餐聚
EN: a meal eaten outdoors, often in a park or countryside, as a social event.
翻譯: 在戶外（如公園或郊外）享用的餐點，通常是一種社交活動。
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輕鬆愉快的事
EN: something that is very easy or enjoyable to do.
翻譯: 指非常簡單或令人愉快的事。
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自帶食物的聚會
EN: a social gathering where people bring their own food to share.
翻譯: 一種參與者自帶食物來分享的社交聚會。
小提醒：注意：片語 'no picnic' 意思是『並非輕鬆愉快的事』或『很困難、麻煩』，例如：'Looking after three kids is no picnic.'
發音（How to Pronounce "Picnic" in English）
How to pronounce "Picnic" in English?"Picnic" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Picnic" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Picnic"?How does "Picnic" change by context?
2. a social gathering or outing where such a meal is eaten
享用此類戶外餐點的社交聚會或出遊
The company organized a family picnic for all employees.
公司為所有員工組織了一場家庭野餐會。
The school picnic is scheduled for next Friday.
學校的野餐活動定於下週五舉行。
3. an enjoyable and easy experience or task
一件愉快且輕鬆的經歷或任務
Compared to my last job, this project is a picnic.
跟我上一份工作相比，這個專案簡直輕鬆愉快。
Don't think passing the exam will be a picnic; you need to study hard.
別以為通過考試會很輕鬆；你需要努力學習。
4. to eat a meal outdoors, especially as part of a leisure activity
在戶外用餐，尤指作為休閒活動的一部分
We picnicked under a large oak tree.
我們在一棵大橡樹下野餐。
They often picnic on the beach during summer.
夏天時他們經常在海灘上野餐。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Picnic"?How to make natural sentences with "Picnic"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| go on a picnic | 去野餐 | We decided to go on a picnic in the park. (我們決定去公園野餐。) |
| have a picnic | 舉行野餐 | Let's have a picnic by the lake this weekend. (我們這週末去湖邊野餐吧。) |
| pack a picnic | 打包野餐食物 | She packed a picnic for the family outing. (她為家庭出遊打包了野餐食物。) |
| picnic + [Location] | 在...野餐 | We had a lovely picnic under the old oak tree. (我們在那棵老橡樹下享受了一頓愉快的野餐。) |
| a picnic basket/hamper | 一個野餐籃 | Don't forget to bring the picnic basket. (別忘了帶野餐籃。) |
| a picnic spot/area | 一個野餐地點/區域 | This is a popular picnic spot in the summer. (這裡是夏天熱門的野餐地點。) |
| be no picnic | 不是件輕鬆愉快的事 | Organizing the event was no picnic. (籌辦這場活動可不是件輕鬆的事。) |
用法說明
How is "Picnic" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Picnic"?
go on a picnic vs have a picnic
- go on a picnic 強調「出發去」野餐這個活動或行程，常與表示移動或計畫的詞語連用。
- have a picnic 則著重於「進行」野餐這個行為本身，描述正在發生的狀態或事件。
- 兩者在實際使用上常可互換，但細微差別在於前者動態感較強，後者狀態感較強。 EN: We decided to go on a picnic in the countryside. 翻譯: 我們決定去鄉下野餐。
EN:They are having a picnic by the lake right now.
翻譯:他們正在湖邊野餐。
總結建議
一般情況下兩者皆可使用，若強調「出發前往」的動作可用 go on a picnic，描述「正在進行」的狀態則用 have a picnic。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Picnic" and similar words?How to choose "Picnic" vs alternatives?
picnic vs barbecue
「picnic」通常指在戶外（如公園、郊外）鋪上毯子享用的簡便餐點，食物多為冷食或便當。而「barbecue」則強調在戶外現場燒烤烹調肉類等食物，是一種烹飪方式或以此為主的聚會。
picnic vs camping
「picnic」是短時間的戶外用餐活動，通常幾小時內結束，不涉及過夜。而「camping」是露營，需要在戶外過夜，涉及搭帳篷、生營火等更長時間的戶外生活體驗。
picnic vs potluck
「picnic」強調活動的場所（戶外）和形式（鋪毯子席地而坐）。「potluck」則強調餐點的準備方式，即每人帶一道菜分享，但不限定在戶外舉行，也常在室內舉辦。
口語用法
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引述
在轉述或提及他人提議時，常用來指代「野餐」這個活動本身。 EN: She was the one who suggested a picnic in the first place. 翻譯: 一開始就是她提議要去野餐的。
EN:If someone mentions a picnic, I'm always the first to volunteer.
翻譯:只要有人提到野餐，我總是第一個舉手贊成。
語氣強調
用來強調活動的輕鬆、非正式或理想化的特質，常與「完美的」、「美好的」等形容詞連用。 EN: It wasn't just a meal; it was a perfect picnic by the lake. 翻譯: 那不只是一頓飯，而是一場湖邊的完美野餐。
EN:After all that stress, what I need is a nice, relaxing picnic.
翻譯:經歷了那麼多壓力之後，我需要的是一場美好又放鬆的野餐。
停頓填充
在思考或列舉休閒活動選項時，作為一個常見的例子脫口而出。 EN: For the weekend, we could go hiking, have a picnic, or just stay in. 翻譯: 週末我們可以去健行、野餐，或者就待在家裡。
EN:You know, a picnic, a barbecue, something outdoorsy like that.
翻譯:你知道的，像是野餐、烤肉，這類戶外活動。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「picnic」用於比喻過於輕鬆或簡單的事情（如 "a picnic" 意指一件容易的事），此為口語用法。描述活動時，可使用更正式的詞彙如「戶外餐敘」或「郊遊野餐」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Picnic"?What fixed phrases with "Picnic" should I remember?
go on a picnic
go on a picnic
去野餐
picnic lunch
picnic lunch
野餐午餐
picnic spot
picnic spot
野餐地點
picnic table
picnic table
野餐桌
picnic basket
picnic basket
野餐籃
picnic blanket
picnic blanket
野餐墊
rain on someone's picnic
rain on someone's picnic
掃某人的興；破壞某人的計劃
be no picnic
be no picnic
不是件輕鬆愉快的事
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Picnic"?Which "Picnic" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We had a great picnic at the park.
✓We had a great picnic at the park.
The original sentence is actually correct. A common mistake is thinking 'picnic' is uncountable and omitting the article. 'Picnic' is a countable noun and usually requires an article (a/the) or a possessive (our/their) when referring to a single event.
×We enjoy to picnic by the lake.
✓We enjoy picnicking by the lake.
After verbs like 'enjoy', 'suggest', or 'consider', we use a gerund (verb+ing), not an infinitive ('to' + verb). 'Picnic' as a verb becomes 'picnicking' (note the added 'k').
×We've been on many picnics this summer.
✓We've been on many picnics this summer.
The original sentence is correct. A common spelling mistake is adding an extra 'k' when forming the plural. The noun 'picnic' becomes 'picnics' (not 'picnicks'). The extra 'k' is only needed for the verb forms (picnicking, picnicked) to preserve the hard 'c' sound.
×We had a picnic on the beach.
✓We had a picnic on the beach.
The original sentence is correct. Learners sometimes incorrectly use 'at' for all locations. Use 'on' for surfaces (beach, grass, blanket) and 'at' for general areas or designated spots (at the park, at the picnic site). 'In' is used for enclosed areas (in the forest).
×Picnic was fun.
✓The picnic was fun. / Our picnic was fun.
Omitting the necessary determiner (article, possessive) before 'picnic' is incorrect when referring to a specific, known event. Use 'the' if it's clear which picnic you're talking about, or a possessive (my, your, our, their) to show ownership.
×We picnic in the park yesterday.
✓We picnicked in the park yesterday.
When using 'picnic' as a verb in the past tense, it becomes 'picnicked'. The simple present tense ('we picnic') is used for habitual actions, not for a single past event.
詞形變化
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