wallet
noun [ C ] uk/ˈwɒl.ɪt/ us/ˈwɑː.lɪt/
A2 (US also billfold)(尤指男士的)钱包,钱夹子
a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men
He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with bank notes. 他掏出一个塞满钞票的鼓鼓囊囊的大钱包。
US (UK purse)(女式)钱包,钱夹子
a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women
文件夹;硬纸夹
a flat, folding bag that is used for holding documents, for example passports
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- This really isn't my day - my wallet was stolen this morning and now I've lost my car keys.
- When he realized he'd lost his wallet, he retraced his footsteps .
- He's gone and lost that wallet I gave him for his birthday.
- Oh, there's my wallet. Thank God.
- They acted honourably and returned the wallet.