Grammar Note
常作定语，置于名词前；也可作表语，如 The book is paperback.
平装的
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平装的
having a flexible binding, as a book bound with paper covers
I bought a paperback copy of the novel because it was cheaper than the hardcover.
我买了一本平装版小说，因为它比精装版便宜。
平装的
Having flexible binding.
(书籍)具有软质装订的
(of books) having a flexible binding
The store has a large section of paperback books for children.
这家商店有一大片儿童平装书专区。
She prefers paperback versions when she travels, since they are light.
她旅行时更喜欢平装版本，因为它们很轻。
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常作定语，置于名词前；也可作表语，如 The book is paperback.
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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