Matchbox Meaning in English

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释义

A small box used for holding matches, which are small sticks that produce a flame when struck.

用法与细微差别

Usually refers to the small cardboard or wooden container itself, not the matches. Used in both literal and occasionally figurative contexts (e.g., 'matchbox car' means a small toy car). Standard, neutral register.

• Spanish: caja de cerillas - caja de fósforos
• Portuguese (BR): caixa de fósforos
• Portuguese (PT): caixa de fósforos
• Chinese (Simplified): 火柴盒
• Chinese (Traditional): 火柴盒
• Hindi: माचिस की डिब्बी
• Arabic: علبة كبريت
• Bengali: ম্যাচবক্স - দেশলাই বাক্স
• Russian: спичечный коробок
• Japanese: マッチ箱
• Vietnamese: hộp diêm
• Korean: 성냥갑
• Turkish: kibrit kutusu
• Urdu: ماچ باکس - دیا سلائی کا ڈبہ
• Indonesian: kotak korek api

例句

That tiny house looks like a matchbox from here.

natural

He took a matchbox from his pocket.

basic

The matchbox is empty now.

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Can you pass me the matchbox?

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My grandfather used to collect matchboxes from different countries.

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Don’t leave the matchbox near kids—they might get hurt.

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