n(1)箱(盒，匣，柜)子(container of any kind used for holding things，or protective covering)[C](常用在合成词中)：packing/leather/glass/plastic～包装箱/皮箱/玻璃匣子/塑料盒;pencil/cigarette～铅笔盒/香烟盒;jewel/dressing-～珠宝匣/梳妆匣;pillow-～枕头套;book-～书柜;a pair of scissors in a leather～ 装在皮套里的剪刀;a glass～full of china摆满瓷器的玻璃柜;〖同〗 box，container;

(2)(一)箱(盒，匣)(this with its contents;quantity that such a container holds)[C](=caseful)：a～of champagne/soda/whisky/wine/beer/Chinese porcelain一箱香槟酒/苏打水/威士忌酒/酒/啤酒/中国瓷器;〖同〗caseful;

(3)手提皮箱(=suitcase)[C]：Please carry the～for me.请替我拿手提箱。unload one's trunks and～s 卸下大小箱子;

→′case-hardened adj 老于世故而麻木不仁的;

v 装箱(盒)(put into or cover with a case)[T+n];

→′casing n外包装，外套(罩)