packet

packet
noun
  1. a paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are packed to be sold
    纸盒；硬纸盒
    a packet of cigarettes.
    一盒烟。
    ■the contents of such a container
    一纸盒东西
    ■a block of data transmitted across a network
    数据包（通过网络传送的一批数据）
  2. (informal, chiefly Brit.)a large sum of money
    (非正式，主英)一笔巨款
    a hectic social life could cost a packet.
    繁忙的社交生活可能要花一大笔钱。
  3. (亦作 packet boat)(dated)a ship travelling at regular intervals between two ports, originally for the conveyance of mail
    (旧)定期邮轮
(packeted, packeting)
  1. [with obj.][often as adj. packeted]make up into or wrap up in a packet
    把…打包；把…包起来
    packeted pastry fruit pies.
    包装好的水果馅饼。
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: diminutive of pack, perhaps from Anglo-Norman French; compare with Anglo-Latin paccettum
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