单词 | parcel |
释义 | parcel /pahr"seuhl/, n. , v. , parceled, parceling or (esp. Brit.) parcelled, parcelling, adv. n. 1. an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle. 2. a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot. 3. a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things. 4. a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land. 5. a part, portion, or fragment. v.t. 6. to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually fol. by out). 7. to make into a parcel or wrap as a parcel. 8. Naut. to cover or wrap (a rope) with strips of canvas. adv. 9. Archaic. in part; partially. [1275-1325; ME < MF parcelle < LL *particella, fresh formation for L particula; see PARTICLE, PASSEL] Syn. 1. See package. 3. batch, assortment. 6. mete, apportion, deal, allot. |
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