file
noun uk/faɪl/ us/faɪl/
(CONTAINER)
A2 [ C or U ]（尤指办公室的）文件箱，文件夹，卷宗
any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters, and other documents in an ordered way, especially in an office
a box/envelope file 文件箱／袋
secret/confidential/personnel files 秘密／机密／人事档案
You'll find it in the files under "C". 你会在标着C字母的文件夹里找到它。
We keep your records on file for five years. 我们把你的记录归档保存5年。
- More examples
- I've lost a file containing a lot of important documents.
- I deleted the file by accident.
- In 1982, the management ordered the deletion of all computer files on this subject.
- I've reorganized my files so that I can easily find what I'm looking for.
- Make a file for these documents and write "finance" on the tab.
(WRITTEN RECORD)
[ C ]档案
written records that are kept about a particular person or subject
The police have opened a file on local burglaries. 警方已给当地的入室行窃案设立了档案。
(COMPUTER)
A2 [ C ]（计算机的）文件，文档
information stored on a computer as one unit with one name
What's the file name? 文件名是什么？
I'm going to copy/save this file. 我打算复制／保存这个文件。
(LINE)
[ C or U ]排成一行的人（或动物）
a long line of people or animals, one behind another
They were horrified to see files of ants marching through the kitchen. 他们惊恐地发现一队队蚂蚁正在穿过厨房。
They walked in (single) file (= one behind another). 他们成（一列）纵队前进。
(TOOL)
[ C ]锉;锉刀
a thin, flat or rounded metal tool with rough surfaces for rubbing wooden or metal objects to make them smooth or to change their shape
file
verb uk/faɪl/ us/faɪl/
(STORE/RECORD INFORMATION)
[ T ]把…归档
to store information in a careful and particular way
We file these reports (= put them in a file) under country of origin. 我们把这些报告按原产国分类归档。
[ T ] law specialized（尤指在法庭）提起（诉讼）
to officially record something, especially in a law court
The police filed charges against the two suspects. 警方对两名嫌疑犯提起了诉讼。
[ T ]发送（报道）
News reporters file a story by sending it to their office, usually by phone, email, or other electronic method.
Our foreign correspondent filed this report earlier today. 我们的驻外记者今天早些时候发来了这篇报道。
- More examples
- If you wish to take the matter further, you can file charges against him.
- Two of the directors have filed a lawsuit against their former employer.
- She's filing a petition for divorce.
- Please file these documents with the others.
- All the folders have been carefully numbered and filed away.
(WALK IN A LINE)
[ I usually + adv/prep ]排成纵队行进
to walk in a line, one behind another
The visitors filed through the entrance to the ticket offices. 参观者们排队通过入口走向售票处。
(TOOL)
[ I + adv/prep, T ]锉平；锉光滑；锉去
to use a file in order to make an object smooth or to change its shape
File (down) the sharp edges. 把锋利的边缘锉平。
[ + obj + adj ] The surface had been filed smooth. 表面已被锉光滑了。
She filed her nails. 她锉平了指甲。
Phrasal verb
file for something 提起（离婚、破产等的）申请
to make an official request for something such as divorce or bankruptcy