container
A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.
Exemplos
3 de 5I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.
I put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.
The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.
The lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.
Got any containers for these leftovers?
Do you have any boxes for this extra food?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).
Quiz rápido
Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: container
Exemplos
I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.
everydayI put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.
The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.
formalThe lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.
Got any containers for these leftovers?
informalDo you have any boxes for this extra food?
The liquid was poured into a graduated container for measurement.
academicThe water was put into a marked jar to see how much there was.
The shipping container will arrive at the warehouse tomorrow.
businessThe large metal box with the goods will arrive at the store tomorrow.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
reusable container
a container you can use many times
takeaway container
a box for food from a restaurant to eat at home
cargo container
a large box used for carrying freight
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'container' is the physical object that holds something, while 'content' refers to what is inside the object.
Notas de uso
Use 'container' as a general term when you don't know the specific name of a box, jar, or tub. It is very common in kitchen and shipping contexts.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'box' for everything; remember that a round jar or a plastic tub is also a 'container'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'continere', which means 'to hold together' or 'to enclose'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Tupperware' as a general name for plastic food containers, even if they are from a different brand.
Quiz rápido
Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: container
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convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
A1Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.
bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
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