filing
noun uk/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/ us/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/
(PUTTING IN A CONTAINER)
[ U ]存档，归档
the activity of putting documents, electronic information, etc. into files
a filing cabinet 文件柜
Her job involves filing and other general office work. 她的工作包括文件归档和办公室的其他一般性事务。
(RECORD)
[ C ] law specialized存档档案，归档记录
an official record of something
a bankruptcy filing 破产档案
(METAL PIECES)
filings [ plural ] 锉屑
small pieces of metal that are removed from a larger piece by filing
iron filings 铁锉屑
A large magnet collects up the iron filings.
I wouldn't walk barefoot through the workshop, what with all the metal filings and wood splinters on the floor.
Make sure you put all the nail filings in the bin.
They used a technique of passing water through iron filings.
The barrels contained iron filings onto which sulphuric acid had been poured.