"hardback" in Chinese (Simplified)
精装书
Definition
一种有坚硬封面的书,通常比软封面书更耐用也更昂贵。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“hardback”多用于英国英语,美国英语通常用“hardcover”。常与“first edition hardback”(第一版精装)、“buy the hardback”等词组搭配。用于指书籍,不用于杂志等。
Examples
I bought a hardback for my friend.
我给朋友买了一本**精装书**。
This novel is only available in hardback right now.
这本小说现在只有**精装版**。
A hardback is more expensive than a paperback.
**精装书**比平装书贵。
Collectors prefer the hardback edition because it lasts longer.
收藏家更喜欢**精装版**,因为更耐用。
The library just got the new hardback release.
图书馆刚收到新的**精装书**。
Are you waiting for the paperback, or do you want the hardback now?
你等平装本,还是现在就要**精装书**?