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folding

UK //ˈfəʊldɪŋ//US //ˈfoʊldɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'folden',与古英语 'fealdan'(折叠)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根 *falthan。

adjective

❶ 可折叠的,指物品能够通过折叠方式缩小体积或改变形状,常用于描述家具、工具等。

“She bought a folding chair for the camping trip.”

(她为露营旅行买了一把折叠椅。)

“The folding table can be stored in the closet when not in use.”

(这张折叠桌不用时可以收进柜子里。)

同义词:collapsible, foldable, retractable

noun

❶ 折叠的动作或过程,也指通过折叠形成的褶皱或折痕。

“The folding of the paper airplane requires precision.”

(折纸飞机需要很精确的折叠。)

“Repeated folding weakened the cardboard along the crease.”

(反复折叠使纸板沿折痕处变得脆弱。)

同义词:creasing, pleating, bending

常见短语

folding money — 指纸币(与硬币相对),因纸币可折叠存放而得名,常用于非正式场合。

“He pulled out a wad of folding money to pay for dinner.”

(他掏出一叠纸币来支付晚餐费用。)