wrapped

wrapped — adjective

1. having paper, cloth, or other material wound around it, usually for protection,

1.形容詞A2
釋義

having paper, cloth, or other material wound around it, usually for protection, storage, or as a gift

例句

The wrapped gift sat under the Christmas tree, waiting to be opened.

typical context: under a tree or on a table

Joon carefully placed the wrapped sandwiches into a brown paper bag.

同義詞
  • packaged

    focuses on being placed inside a box or container; more commercial in tone

  • covered

    broader meaning — any kind of cover, not necessarily wound around

反義詞

文法句型

wrapped + in + material

用法筆記

Often describes gifts, food, or parcels that have a covering around them. The material used for wrapping is stated with in: wrapped in paper, wrapped in foil, wrapped in cloth.

常見錯誤

❌She handed me a wrapped in paper gift.
✅She handed me a gift wrapped in paper.
💡do not insert the prepositional phrase between wrapped and the noun it modifies.
❌The gift was wrapped with a red ribbon.' (when describing the ribbon that holds the covering).
✅The gift was tied with a red ribbon.
💡use tied for ribbons or string that secure the covering; use wrapped for the covering itself.

2. extremely happy, pleased, or excited about something that has happened or is exp

2.形容詞B2
釋義

extremely happy, pleased, or excited about something that has happened or is expected to happen

例句

Élise was completely wrapped about getting the job she had wanted for years.

be wrapped about + noun phrase (getting a job)

The children were wrapped with excitement about the upcoming school trip.

be wrapped with + emotion noun

同義詞
  • thrilled

    more common in both British and American English; slightly more formal than wrapped

  • delighted

    more formal register; standard across all English varieties

  • overjoyed

    stronger emotion; implies happiness beyond what was expected

反義詞

文法句型

be wrapped + about/with + noun

be wrapped + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Primarily informal British English. Less common in American English, where thrilled or excited would be used instead. Often followed by about or a to-infinitive clause.

常見錯誤

❌I am wrapped to meet you.' (on first introduction).
✅I am pleased to meet you.
💡wrapped describes a pre-existing excitement about a specific event, not a polite greeting formula.
❌The audience was wrapped by the speech.
✅The audience was rapt during the speech.
💡do not confuse wrapped (thrilled) with rapt (fully absorbed); they are homophones but have different meanings.