"paperbacks" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 平裝書

Definition

平裝書是指封面為厚紙且柔軟的書，通常比精裝本便宜且輕巧。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常於正式及非正式情境使用，經常與精裝書（hardcovers）對比。適合日常或外出攜帶閱讀。不適用於雜誌或筆記本。

Examples

I like reading paperbacks on the train.

我喜歡在火車上看**平裝書**。

She bought three paperbacks at the bookstore.

她在書店買了三本**平裝書**。

Paperbacks are cheaper than hardcovers.

**平裝書**比精裝書便宜。

My suitcase was full of paperbacks after my shopping spree.

瘋狂購物後，我的行李箱裡裝滿了**平裝書**。

Most bestsellers are released as paperbacks a few months after hardcovers.

大多數暢銷書在精裝本出版幾個月後，會推出**平裝書**版。

You can find old paperbacks for just a dollar at yard sales.

你可以在舊貨市場用一美元買到舊**平裝書**。