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paperweight
pa·per·weight P0052600 (pā′pər-wāt′)n. A small, heavy, often decorative object that is placed on loose papers to hold them down.paperweight (ˈpeɪpəˌweɪt) na small heavy object placed on loose papers to prevent them from scatteringpa•per•weight (ˈpeɪ pərˌweɪt) n. a small, heavy object placed on papers to keep them from scattering. [1855–60] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | paperweight - a weight used to hold down a stack of papersweight - an artifact that is heavy | Translationspaper (ˈpeipə) noun1. the material on which these words are written, made from wood, rags etc and used for writing, printing, wrapping parcels etc. I need paper and a pen to write a letter; (also adjective) a paper bag. 紙 纸2. a single (often printed or typed) piece of this. There were papers all over his desk. 一張紙 一张纸3. a newspaper. Have you read the paper? 報紙 报纸4. a group of questions for a written examination. The Latin paper was very difficult. 考卷 考卷5. (in plural) documents proving one's identity, nationality etc. The policeman demanded my papers. 身份證,證件 身份证,证件 ˈpapery adjective like paper. papery leaves. 紙狀的 似纸的ˈpaperback noun a book with a paper cover. (書)紙面裝訂的,平裝(本)的 平装本 adjectivepaperback novels. 平裝的 平装的ˈpaper-clip noun a small, usually metal clip for holding papers together. She attached her note to the papers with a paper-clip. 紙夾,迴紋針 纸夹,回形针 ˈpaper-knife noun a knife used for opening envelopes etc. 裁紙刀 裁纸刀paper sculpture the art of modelling with folded paper. 紙製雕塑品 纸制雕塑品ˈpaperweight noun a small, heavy object which can be put on top of pieces of paper to keep them in place, also used as an ornament. 紙鎮,書鎮 镇纸,书镇 ˈpaperwork noun the part of a job which consists of keeping files, writing letters etc. I spend most of my time on paperwork. 文書工作 文书工作
paperweight
paperweighthumorous Any object that is no longer used and simply sits in place. An actual paperweight is a usually decorative object or novelty item intended to be placed on top of papers on a desk to keep them in place with its weight (so they do not blow off the desk, etc.). I bought that book expecting to read it throughout the summer, but it was so boring that I put it down almost immediately. Now it's just a 600-page paperweight. Ryan begged and pleaded for me to buy him the latest video game console for Christmas, but it's just been an expensive paperweight for the last few months.paperweight n. a serious student; a hardworking student. What a jerk! Nothing but a paperweight. EncyclopediaSeepaperLegalSeePaperpaperweight
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