leaflet
/ˈliːflət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliːflət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlēf-lət/ (ame, mw) · /ˈliː.flət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliː.flət/ (ame, ipa)
leaflet — 名詞
- leafletsingular
- leafletsplural
1. A single or folded printed sheet, given out without charge, that provides inform
傳單
提供資訊或宣傳用的印刷紙張
A single or folded printed sheet, given out without charge, that provides information about an event, product, service, or cause or urges people to support it.
The hospital gives out a leaflet about flu vaccinations every autumn.
醫院每年秋天都會發放關於流感疫苗的傳單。
collocation: give out a leaflet
Roya picked up a leaflet for the music festival at the train station.
Roya 在火車站拿了一張音樂節的傳單。
collocation: pick up a leaflet
Leaflets explaining the new recycling rules were put through every door.
說明新回收規定的傳單被塞進了每戶人家的門縫。
The travel agency offers a leaflet with maps and hotel suggestions.
這間旅行社提供附地圖和旅館建議的傳單。
João designed a colourful leaflet to advertise his small bakery.
João 設計了一張彩色傳單來宣傳他的小麵包店。
- flyer
Less formal; typically a single unfolded sheet rather than a folded one
- pamphlet
Usually contains more text and detail, often educational or political
- brochure
Glossier, more professionally designed; common for travel and marketing
- handout
Given out at classes, meetings, or events; may be just a few pages stapled together
用法筆記
Leaflet is often used interchangeably with flyer, though a flyer usually refers to a single unfolded sheet, while a leaflet may be folded into several panels.
常見錯誤
leaflet — 動詞
- leafletpresent simple I / you / we / they
- leaflets3rd person singular
- leafleting-ing form
- leafletedpast simple
1. To distribute printed sheets of paper to people in a public place, such as a str
發傳單
在公共場所分發宣傳單張
To distribute printed sheets of paper to people in a public place, such as a street or outside a station, especially to advertise something or promote a cause or message.
Volunteers from the environmental group leafleted the town centre on Saturday.
環保團體的志工週六在市中心發傳單。
transitive: leaflet + [place/area]
Niran leafleted every house on his street to promote his dog-walking service.
Niran 為了宣傳他的遛狗服務，挨家挨戶發傳單。
transitive: leaflet + [area] with purpose clause
The campaign team leafleted outside the shopping centre before the election.
競選團隊在選舉前到購物中心外面發傳單。
Instead of leafleting, the charity decided to put up posters in local shops.
這家慈善機構決定不發傳單，改在當地商店張貼海報。
- hand out
More general and informal; does not specify printed paper
- distribute
Broader meaning; works for any kind of item, not just leaflets
- canvass
Involves talking to people while distributing materials or asking for opinions
文法句型
leaflet + [place/area/people]
leaflet (no object)
用法筆記
This verb is more common in British English than in American English. It often appears in political campaigning, charity awareness drives, or small-business advertising.