gift-wrapped

IPA/ˈɡɪft.ræpt/
IPA/ˈɡɪft.ræpt/

gift-wrapped — adjective

1. already covered in decorative paper or similar wrapping so it is ready to be giv

1.形容詞B1
釋義

already covered in decorative paper or similar wrapping so it is ready to be given as a present

例句

Nora bought a gift-wrapped toy bear for her nephew at the airport.

pattern: gift-wrapped + noun

The chocolates arrived gift-wrapped in silver paper and tied with a red bow.

predicative use: arrive + gift-wrapped

同義詞
  • wrapped

    more general — something can be wrapped for storage or protection, not as a present

  • packaged

    often used for sale or shipping, not specifically decorated for giving

  • boxed

    focuses on being put in a box rather than on decorative wrapping

反義詞
  • unwrapped

    not covered or not prepared to give yet

文法句型

gift-wrapped + noun

be gift-wrapped

用法筆記

Often used before nouns such as box, toy, or chocolates. In predicative use, it usually describes something that a shop has already wrapped so it can be given to someone straight away.

常見錯誤

❌The shop sold wrapped chocolates for Mother's Day.
✅The shop sold gift-wrapped chocolates for Mother's Day.
💡'wrapped' only says they were covered; 'gift-wrapped' shows they were decorated for giving.