"hardback" in Chinese (Traditional)
精裝書
Definition
一種有堅硬封面的書,通常比軟封面書更耐用也更昂貴。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“hardback”多用於英國英語,美國英語通常用“hardcover”。常見搭配有“first edition hardback”(第一版精裝)、“buy the hardback”等,多用於圖書領域。
Examples
I bought a hardback for my friend.
我給朋友買了一本**精裝書**。
This novel is only available in hardback right now.
這本小說現在只有**精裝版**。
A hardback is more expensive than a paperback.
**精裝書**比平裝書貴。
Collectors prefer the hardback edition because it lasts longer.
收藏家更喜歡**精裝版**,因為更耐用。
The library just got the new hardback release.
圖書館剛收到新的**精裝書**。
Are you waiting for the paperback, or do you want the hardback now?
你等平裝本,還是現在就要**精裝書**?