piggyback
/ˈpɪɡibæk/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6526 in the learning path
背驮；背着人走
Definitions
n. a ride on someone's back, with legs around their waist
背驮；背着人走
adv. on someone's back with legs around their waist
在背上骑着
v. to use something already established to achieve your own aim
借助；利用现成条件
Example
My uncle gave me a piggyback across the muddy path.
叔叔背着我走过了泥泞的小路。
Small businesses can piggyback on existing delivery networks to reach distant customers without investing in their own vehicles.
小企业可以利用现有配送网络服务远方客户，无须投资购置自己的车辆。
Collocations
- give someone a piggyback
- a piggyback ride
- piggyback on existing systems
Usage tip
指骑在背上而非肩上；动词常接on。
FAQ
- What does piggyback mean?
- a ride on someone's back, with legs around their waist on someone's back with legs around their waist to use something already established to achieve your own aim
- How is piggyback pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɪɡibæk/, US /ˈpɪɡibæk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
