parcel
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpɑː.səl/ us/ˈpɑːr.səl/
(TO SEND)
B1 mainly UK (US usually package)包裹，邮包
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper, especially so that it can be sent by post
a food parcel 一包食品
The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper. 那个包裹是用普通牛皮纸包着的。
- More examples
- The parcel was clearly labelled 'Fragile'.
- She excitedly ripped the parcel open.
- a parcel tied with string
- I had to sign for the parcel when I collected it from the post office.
- I sent the parcel by surface mail.
(LAND)
mainly US (UK usually plot)一块土地
an area of land
a 60-acre parcel 一块60英亩的土地