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Paperweights Meaning in English

word · lemma: paperweight

ˈpeɪpɝˌweɪt
PAY-per-wayts
pˈeɪpəwˌeɪts
PAY-puh-wayts

释义

Small, heavy objects placed on top of papers to keep them from blowing away or getting scattered.

用法与细微差别

Usually countable and found in offices or home desks; can be decorative or functional. Not commonly used with digital documents. Sometimes figuratively refers to something that is unused or just keeps things 'in place.' Often appears as 'a glass paperweight' or 'collecting paperweights.'

例句

I have two paperweights on my desk.

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The paperweights keep my papers in place.

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She collects antique paperweights.

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Honestly, those old trophies just work as paperweights now.

natural

On windy days, I need extra paperweights at the office.

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A lot of people use coffee mugs as makeshift paperweights.

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