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paper bag

/ˈpeɪpər bæɡ/

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phrase

/ˈpeɪpər bæɡ/A2formal
  • ruПакет, сделанный из бумаги, обычно используемый для переноски продуктов, обеда или других предметов. Также может обозначать простой одноразовый контейнер.

A bag made of paper, typically used for carrying groceries, lunch, or other items. It can also refer to a simple, disposable container.

  1. Container made of paperA1formal

    A bag made from paper, typically used for carrying groceries, lunch, or other items.

    ruБумажный пакет

    • She packed her lunch in a paper bag.
    • The cashier put the groceries in a paper bag.
    • He folded the paper bag and put it in the drawer.
  2. Breathing aidB2informal

    A paper bag used to help someone breathe during hyperventilation by rebreathing exhaled air.

    ruБумажный пакет для дыхания

    • The paramedic told him to breathe into a paper bag to calm down.
    • She used a paper bag to stop her hyperventilation.
    • Breathing into a paper bag can help restore carbon dioxide levels.