🇬🇧🇨🇳 briefcase - 公文包 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "briefcase" ("公文包"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A briefcase is a flat, sturdy bag with a handle that grown‑ups often carry to work, usually filled with papers, books, or a laptop, kind of like a backpack for important work stuff instead of toys.
I walked into the room with my briefcase and sunglasses, saying, “The meeting can begin,” even though it was just dinner with my grandparents.
Dad said his briefcase was full of important documents, but when he opened it in a meeting, a sandwich and three toy cars rolled out.
When Grandpa opened his old briefcase, a cloud of mystery dust came out like it was a treasure chest from a boring pirate movie about paperwork.
When the magician snapped his fingers, the boring briefcase turned into a pizza box, which is definitely better business.
I tried to look like a serious businessperson, but my briefcase only had crayons, cookies, and a detective hat in it.
On the wet street, a tired lawyer dropped his briefcase and watched papers scatter. A small girl lifted the briefcase, tucked a fallen letter inside, and smiled. She carried the briefcase to the lawyer, who knelt, took her hand, and closed the briefcase. He thanked her, and the briefcase felt like a small, safe world again.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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