packet
UK/'pækit/US
B2
Definitions
n.
A small flat package or bag, usually of paper or plastic.
小包；小袋
n.
A small unit of data transmitted over a network.
数据包（网络）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpack (bundle) + -et (diminutive, 'small') = 'a little pack.' Literally a small packet of seeds or sugar. Computing borrowed the word for a small bundle of data sent across a network — information broken into little packs that travel separately and reassemble.
Root pack still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a packet of seeds一包种子
- 2.a packet of crisps一包薯片
- 3.data packet数据包
- 4.network packet网络数据包
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tore open a packet of sugar and stirred it into her coffee.
- 2.
Each packet of data is routed separately across the network.