1610s, "suitcase, soldier's kit bag," from Middle French valise (16c.), from Italian valigia, of uncertain origin. Attested in Medieval Latin forms valisia (early 15c.), valixia (late 13c.). "The name is generally given to a leather case of moderate size, opening wide on a hinge or like a portfolio ...." [Century Dictionary]
双语例句
1. Don't overstuff your valise.
不要把你的手提箱装得过满.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
2. Gentleman's valise and hot water to Concord.
把先生的箱子、还有热水送去.
来自英汉文学 - 双城记
3. He pretended to take up the task of packing some things in a valise.
他开始假装往旅行箱里装东西.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
4. He hastened about, rummaging in his valise for what he wanted, and finally pocketing it.
他匆匆东翻西找,在旅行箱里乱摸了一气,终于找到了他要找的东西, 就把它放进口袋.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
5. In the bare room under the roof , there was a small, battered valise on his bed.
