单词	envelopes
释义	envelope noun en·​ve·​lope ˈen-və-ˌlōp  ˈän-  1 : a flat usually paper container (as for a letter) 2 : something that envelops : wrapper the envelope of air around the earth 3 a : the outer covering of an aerostat b : the bag containing the gas in a balloon or airship 4 a : a natural enclosing covering (such as a membrane, shell, or integument) b : a lipoprotein unit membrane that forms the outer layer of some virions 5 a : a curve tangent to each of a family of curves b : a surface tangent to each of a family of surfaces 6 : a set of performance limits (as of an aircraft) that may not be safely exceeded also : the set of operating parameters that exists within these limits 7 : a conventionally accepted limit new computers that push the envelope Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Instead of pushing the envelope, de Clermont-Tonnerre wisely opts for subtlety. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Now, brands and retailers may not need to solely rely on digital communication, but what’s next for those who want to continue pushing the envelope? Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Bcomp is an exciting company quietly pushing the envelope on the materials front. Nargess Banks, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 In that case, Beijing will respond by pushing the envelope on the Taiwan issue too. Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 But by agreeing to sponsor men’s beach volleyball, the university is pushing the envelope. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2022 So why not keep pushing the envelope as the norms of college sports continue to erode? Nathan Baird, cleveland, 1 July 2022 Trump's campaign transgressions are in keeping with Trump's own decades' long track record of pushing the envelope on financial matters, no matter the consequences for others. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 15 June 2022 The initiative aims to celebrate women pushing the envelope and inspiring the next generation of artists, producers, and executives. Quincy Green, Billboard, 7 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing envelope back-of-the-envelope floral envelope pay envelope window envelope push the envelope return envelope back-of-the-envelope floral envelope pay envelope window envelope push the envelope return envelope Kids Definition envelope noun en·​ve·​lope ˈen-və-ˌlōp  ˈän- : a flat usually paper container (as for a letter) Medical Definition envelope noun en·​ve·​lope ˈen-və-ˌlōp  ˈän-  : a natural enclosing covering (as a membrane or integument) especially : a lipoprotein unit membrane that forms the outer layer of some virions and surrounds the viral capsid These glycoprotein complexes, swept up by the budding virus as it acquires its envelope, are crucial to HIV's ability to infect new cells. William A. Haseltine et al., Scientific American envelopes noun plural of envelope as in packages Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance packages wrappers mails facings plates coatings backings shields skins houses crusts cuticles hides cassettes carapaces covertures cartridges capsules pods shells housings casings platings jackets sheaths cocoons panoplies hulls barks coverings casettes husks armors cases encasements covers
随便看	predefined predefines predefining predefinitions predelinquent predeliveries predelivery predella predellas predentary Predentata predeparture predepartures predepression predesign predesignate predesignated predesignates predesignating predesignations predesigned predesigning predesigns predestinarian predestinarianism

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