files
US /faɪlz/
UK /faɪlz/
複數名詞
1.
文件
collections of information stored together in a computer, often given a name
範例:
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I need to organize all these digital files on my computer.
我需要整理電腦上的所有這些數字文件。
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Make sure to save your work in separate files.
務必將您的工作保存在單獨的文件中。
2.
檔案, 文件夾
folders or boxes for holding loose papers that are usually arranged in a particular order
範例:
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The secretary organized the client files alphabetically.
秘書按字母順序整理了客戶檔案。
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These old files contain important historical documents.
這些舊檔案包含重要的歷史文件。
3.
銼刀
tools with a roughened surface, typically of steel, used for smoothing or shaping hard materials
範例:
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He used several different files to shape the metal.
他使用了幾種不同的銼刀來塑造金屬。
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The carpenter sharpened his tools, including his wood files.
木匠磨利了他的工具，包括他的木銼。
動詞
1.
歸檔, 提交
to arrange documents or information in a particular order, especially in a folder or on a computer
範例:
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Please file these reports by date.
請按日期歸檔這些報告。
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She needs to file her tax returns before the deadline.
她需要在截止日期前提交納稅申報表。
2.
銼, 磨
to use a file to smooth or shape something
範例:
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He carefully filed down the rough edges of the wood.
他小心翼翼地銼平了木頭的粗糙邊緣。
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The dentist had to file a small part of my tooth.
牙醫不得不銼掉我牙齒的一小部分。