hardback

/ˈhɑːdbæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrdbæk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhärd-ˌbak/ (ame, mw)

hardback — noun

  • hardbacksingular
  • hardbacksplural

1. a book whose outer covers are made of thick, stiff material such as cardboard, w

1.名詞B1
釋義

a book whose outer covers are made of thick, stiff material such as cardboard, which makes it stronger and more durable than a paperback

例句

Keiko bought the hardback version of the novel to keep it safe on her shelf.

collocation: hardback version

The library wrapped its hardbacks in clear plastic to protect the covers from damage.

collocation: wrap hardbacks in plastic

同義詞
  • hardcover

    Interchangeable with 'hardback' in most contexts; 'hardcover' is more common in American English.

  • clothbound

    More specific — refers to a hardback whose cover is wrapped in cloth, often used for special or luxury editions.

反義詞
  • paperback

    A book with flexible paper covers, typically lighter and cheaper than a hardback.

文法句型

hardback + noun (attributive)

用法筆記

Frequently used attributively before another noun (e.g. 'hardback edition', 'hardback copy') to describe the format or version. Rarely used as a verb.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a hardback of the book.
✅I bought a hardback copy of the book.
💡'hardback' is a noun describing the format; it is often followed by a noun like 'copy', 'edition', or 'version' to sound natural.