paperback

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考研 Collins 2

s. (of books) having a flexible binding

n. 平装本, 纸面本

Collins 星级

7,936

BNC 频率

8,235

使用频率

paperback 由 paper（纸）和 back（背面）组成，字面意思是“纸质的书背”，指的是用纸制成的书籍封面。

例句

1. I prefer to read paperback books because they are lighter to carry.

我更喜欢读平装书，因为它们更轻便，易于携带。

2. The new novel is available in both hardcover and paperback editions.

这部新小说有精装和平装两个版本可供选择。

3. She bought a paperback copy of her favorite book at the bookstore.

她在书店买了她最喜欢的书的平装本。