Word · Frequency #7936
paperback
/ˈpeɪpɝːˌbæk/
adjective
平装的
核心释义
having a flexible binding, as a book bound with paper covers
- 1.
平装的
Having flexible binding.
- 2.
(书籍)具有软质装订的
(of books) having a flexible binding
(书籍)具有软质装订的
用法In use
I bought a paperback copy of the novel because it was cheaper than the hardcover.
用法提示：paperback 作形容词，修饰 copy，表示“平装的”。
The store has a large section of paperback books for children.
用法提示：paperback 作形容词，修饰 books，表示“平装的”。
She prefers paperback versions when she travels, since they are light.
用法提示：paperback 作形容词，修饰 versions，表示“平装的”。
a paperback + noun
作定语直接放在名词前，说明这本书是软皮装订的，常修饰 novel、book、copy 等表示书籍的词。
She packed a paperback novel for the long flight.
她带了一本平装小说，准备在长途飞行中看。
the paperback edition of sth
常与 edition、version 等词连用，后面接 of 引出具体的书名或作品名。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- paperback edition
- 平装版
- The paperback edition costs half as much as the hardcover.平装版的价格只有精装版的一半。
- paperback book
- 平装书
- She packed a few paperback books for the trip.她带了几本平装书去旅行。
- paperback copy
- 平装本
- I bought a cheap paperback copy at the airport.我在机场买了一本便宜的平装本。
- paperback novel
- 平装小说
- He reads paperback novels on the train.他坐火车时读平装小说。
- paperback version
- 平装版本
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常作定语，置于名词前；也可作表语，如 The book is paperback.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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