paper
/ˈpeɪpə/ · /ˈpeɪpər/
CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #453 in the learning path
纸；纸张
Definitions
n. Thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
纸；纸张
n. A publication containing news, usually printed on large sheets.
报纸
n. An academic article or a written examination.
论文；试卷
Example
She wrapped the small gift in bright yellow paper.
她用鲜黄色的纸把小礼物包了起来。
The university encourages students to submit assignments electronically to reduce paper consumption across its departments.
这所大学鼓励学生以电子形式提交作业，以减少各院系的纸张消耗。
Collocations
- a sheet of paper
- recycled paper
- research paper
- exam paper
Word family
- paperless (adj.)
- papery (adj.)
Usage tip
纸不可数，用a piece of paper；论文、报纸可数。
FAQ
- What does paper mean?
- Thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping. A publication containing news, usually printed on large sheets. An academic article or a written examination.
- How is paper pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪpə/, US /ˈpeɪpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
