
好词典

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