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envelopes

UK //ˈɛnvələʊps//US //ˈɛnvəloʊps//

词源

源自法语 'enveloppe',原意为'包裹'或'覆盖物',后进入英语指代信封。

noun

❶ 信封,指用于装信件或文件的纸质折叠容器,通常有封口处可粘贴密封。

“She put the letter in one of the white envelopes.”

(她把信放进其中一个白色信封里。)

“I need to buy some envelopes for the office.”

(我需要为办公室买一些信封。)

同义词:cover, wrapper, sleeve

常见短语

push the envelope — 突破界限或尝试新事物,通常指挑战现有极限或常规。

“The company is always pushing the envelope with innovative designs.”

(这家公司总是通过创新设计来突破界限。)