airmail
A system of transporting letters and packages by aircraft rather than by ship or land, primarily used for international deliveries. It also refers to the physical mail pieces that are handled through this specific aerial transport service.
예시
3 / 5I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.
I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.
The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.
The embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.
Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.
Just put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.
빠른 퀴즈
If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.
정답!
정답은: airmail
예시
I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.
everydayI sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.
The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.
formalThe embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.
Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.
informalJust put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.
The expansion of airmail services in the 1920s significantly reduced the time required for transcontinental communication.
academicThe growth of mail delivery by plane in the 1920s greatly lowered the time needed for communication across continents.
Please ensure the signed contracts are sent by airmail to our overseas branch today.
businessPlease make sure the signed agreements are sent by plane delivery to our international office today.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
by airmail
sent through the air delivery system
airmail paper
very thin, lightweight writing paper
airmail stickers
blue labels used to indicate air transport
자주 혼동되는 단어
Email is digital communication sent via the internet, while airmail is physical mail sent via airplanes.
Express mail refers to any fast delivery service, whereas airmail specifically refers to the mode of transport (air).
사용 참고사항
The term is becoming less common in domestic contexts because most long-distance mail is automatically sent by air; it is now used mostly for international shipping.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes say 'by air mail' as three words, but it is typically written as one word 'airmail' or occasionally hyphenated 'air-mail'.
암기 팁
Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.
어원
A compound formed in the early 20th century from 'air' (from Greek aer) and 'mail' (from Old French male, meaning a bag or wallet).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Airmail is traditionally associated with blue and red striped borders on envelopes and the French phrase 'Par Avion'.
빠른 퀴즈
If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.
정답!
정답은: airmail
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