Folding
作形容词修饰家具、自行车、屏幕等,强调可收起省空间;作动名词指折叠动作或折叠式结构。
- “They brought folding chairs to the outdoor concert.” (他们给户外音乐会带了折叠椅。)
- “The folding phone fits more easily in a small pocket.” (折叠屏手机更容易放进小口袋。)
- “Careful folding keeps shirts neat in the suitcase.” (仔细折叠让衬衫在行李箱里保持整齐。)
古英语 faldan(折叠)与拉丁语 plicare(折叠)概念并行;现代 “fold” 为主要形式。
“fold” + “-ing” 构成形容词或动名词。
露营、野餐、展会布置中 “folding table” 极常见;科技媒体用 “folding device” 指可折屏幕产品。
- 固定搭配: “folding chair” (折叠椅), “folding door” (折叠门)
- 动词: fold;名词: fold, folder
fold(折)+ ing → 能折起来的、或正在折的那个动作。
“The startup designed a lightweight folding scooter for city commuters.” (这家初创为城市通勤者设计了轻便折叠滑板车。)