envelope
/ˈenvələʊp/ · /ˈenvəloʊp/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1488 in the learning path
信封
Definitions
n. A flat paper container used for sending a letter.
信封
Example
She slipped the birthday card into a blue envelope.
她把生日贺卡放进了一个蓝色信封。
Although digital communication is widespread, official documents are still sometimes delivered in a sealed envelope for privacy.
尽管数字通信十分普及，官方文件有时仍会装在密封信封里送达，以保护隐私。
Collocations
- a sealed envelope
- open an envelope
- a padded envelope
Usage tip
envelope是“信封”；envelop是“包围”的动词。
FAQ
- What does envelope mean?
- A flat paper container used for sending a letter.
- How is envelope pronounced?
- UK /ˈenvələʊp/, US /ˈenvəloʊp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
