parcel
/ˈpɑːsəl/ · /ˈpɑːrsəl/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2331 in the learning path
包裹；邮包
Definitions
n. an object wrapped for sending by post or delivery
包裹；邮包
n. a piece of land considered as a single unit
一块土地
v. to wrap something, or divide it into portions for distribution
打包；分配
Example
A small parcel arrived for you this morning.
今天早上有个寄给你的小包裹到了。
The growing volume of parcel deliveries has encouraged cities to explore cleaner transport options for local distribution.
包裹配送量不断增长，促使城市探索更环保的本地配送方式。
Collocations
- send a parcel
- a parcel of land
- parcel something up
- parcel something out
Synonyms
- package
Usage tip
包裹在英式英语中常用parcel，美式英语更常用package。
FAQ
- What does parcel mean?
- an object wrapped for sending by post or delivery a piece of land considered as a single unit to wrap something, or divide it into portions for distribution
- How is parcel pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɑːsəl/, US /ˈpɑːrsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
