container
noun[C]
uk/kənˈteɪ.nər/us/kənˈteɪ.nɚ/B2
ahollowobject, such as aboxor abottle, that can be used forholdingsomething,especiallytocarryorstoreit:
(尤指用于运输或储存的)容器anairtightcontainer密封容器
aplasticdrinkscontainer塑料质地的饮料容器
a verylargemetalboxused fortransportinggoods:
集装箱;货箱a containership/lorry集装箱轮船/卡车
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- Thecraneliftedthe container off theship.
- Biscuits willstaycrispif youkeepthem in anairtightcontainer.
- This container will take sixlitres.
- Discardedfoodcontainers andbottleslitteredthestreets.
- Theseorganicolivesarepackagedinrecycledglasscontainers.
General and miscellaneous containers
- Ball jar
- bin
- bindle
- biscuit tin
- caddy
- flowerpot
- geocache
- gift box
- gunnysack
- hamper
- pallet
- piggy bank
- planter
- punnet
- receptacle
- safe deposit box
- workbasket
- workbox
- wormery
- wrap