file something
常指将文件收入档案或文件夹。
Please file these documents in the cabinet.
请将这些文件归档到柜子里。
提交；呈递
files — third person singular of file
归档；存档；锉；锉平；排成单行行进；鱼贯而行；发稿；提交（报道）；使腐化；使腐败
to submit official papers or a formal request to an office
To commit (official papers) to some office.
To move in a file.
To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
To corrupt.
(of a journalist) To submit (an article) to a newspaper or similar publication.
To place in an archive in a logical place and order.
To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
To submit a formal request to some office.
一般现在时
I always file my tax returns on time.
我总是按时提交纳税申报表。
一般过去时
She filed a complaint yesterday.
她昨天提交了一份投诉。
现在完成时
They have already filed the report.
他们已经归档了报告。
规则动词，变化加-ed
She plans to file a lawsuit against the company.
她计划对公司提起诉讼。
用法提示：动词‘file’在此表示‘提交（法律文件）’。
Please file these documents alphabetically.
请按字母顺序将这些文件归档。
用法提示：动词‘file’在此表示‘归档’（将文件整理归档）。
He filed a complaint with the consumer protection agency.
他向消费者保护机构提交了投诉。
用法提示：动词‘file’在此表示‘正式提交（投诉）’。
常指将文件收入档案或文件夹。
Please file these documents in the cabinet.
请将这些文件归档到柜子里。
用于正式申请，如离婚、破产等。
She filed for divorce last month.
她上个月提出了离婚申请。
强调提交给某个机构或个人。
The lawyer filed the complaint with the court.
律师向法院提交了诉状。
搭配常见，表示提交正式文件。
He filed a police report about the theft.
他就盗窃事件向警方报了案。
grammar · medium
易错句子I need to file the application to the government.
正确表达I need to file the application with the government.
动词 file 表示‘提交（文件、申请等）’时，搭配介词 with 表示提交的对象，而不是 to。
grammar · medium
易错句子He filed a complaint to the police.
正确表达He filed a complaint with the police.
同样，file a complaint 后接 with 表示向某机构提交，使用 to 是不符合英语习惯的。
动词 file 表示提交（申请、文件等）时，其反义词为 withdraw，意为撤回或撤销。
‘file’ 侧重正式归档或记录，’submit’ 泛指提交（如作业、申请等）
提交报告
She had to file a report about the incident.
她必须就这一事件提交一份报告。
提出投诉
Customers can file a complaint online.
顾客可以在线提出投诉。
提起诉讼
They decided to file a lawsuit against the company.
他们决定对这家公司提起诉讼。
提交申请
You need to file an application before the deadline.
你需要在截止日期前提交申请。
报税
It's important to file your taxes on time.
按时报税很重要。
归档
Please file away these documents after use.
使用后请将这些文件归档。
提起诉讼
She decided to file a lawsuit against the company.
她决定对该公司提起诉讼。
申请离婚
They filed for divorce after years of separation.
他们分居多年后申请了离婚。
提出投诉
You can file a complaint with the manager.
你可以向经理提出投诉。
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