file

• 名词，指用于存储和整理文档、数据或信息的文件夹、容器或数字记录。

A noun referring to a folder, container, or digital record used for storing and organizing documents, data, or information.

1. Folder or document holderA2formal

   A folder or box used to store and organize documents or papers.

   文件夹

   • She placed the contract in a blue file.
   • The office has a filing cabinet for all employee files.
   • He organized his notes into separate files.

   同义词binderdossierfolderportfoliowallet

2. Computer dataA1formal

   A collection of data or information stored on a computer under a specific name.

   文件

   • I saved the report as a PDF file.
   • Please attach the file to your email.
   • The file is too large to upload.

   同义词computer filedata file

3. Tool for smoothingB1formal

   A metal tool with a rough surface used for shaping or smoothing wood, metal, or other materials.

   锉刀

   • He used a file to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
   • The carpenter sharpened his file before working.
   • A nail file is useful for shaping fingernails.

   同义词rasp

4. B1formalbritish

   A line of people or things arranged one behind another.

   队列

   • The soldiers stood in a single file.
   • People formed a file outside the ticket office.
   • They walked in file through the narrow corridor.

   同义词columnlineprocessionqueuerow

• 动词，表示整理归档文件、提交正式文书，或用工具打磨、锉平使成形。

A verb used to indicate the act of placing documents in order, submitting official papers, or applying a tool for smoothing or shaping.

1. Submit documentsB1formal

   To submit or register a document officially, such as a legal form, application, or complaint.

   提交文件

   • She filed a complaint with the consumer protection agency.
   • He filed his tax return before the deadline.
   • The lawyer filed the lawsuit on behalf of her client.

   同义词enterlodgepresentput forwardrecordregistersubmit

   反义词rescindrevokewithdraw

2. Organize documentsB1formal

   To place documents or papers in a particular order for storage or reference.

   归档

   • Please file these reports alphabetically.
   • She filed the contracts in the cabinet.
   • He spent the afternoon filing old invoices.

   同义词archivecatalogcategorizeclassifyindexrecordregistersorttab

   反义词disarrangedisorganizescatter

3. Walk in a lineB2formal

   To walk one behind the other in a single line.

   排队行进

   • The students filed into the auditorium quietly.
   • The soldiers filed past the general.
   • People filed out of the theater after the show.

   同义词marchparadeprocesstroop

4. Smooth or shapeB2formal

   To use a tool (a file) to smooth, shape, or cut a hard surface.

   锉

   • He filed his nails to a perfect shape.
   • The carpenter filed the rough edges of the wood.
   • She filed the metal bar until it was smooth.

   同义词abradegrategrindpolishraspsandscrapesmooth

短语动词变体file awayfile infile out