1787 as a term in botany; 1867 as a term in printing and publication; diminutive of leaf (n.) with -let.
A newspaperman asked the British authorities for a copy of the leaflets distributed in Germany by British airplanes. According to the London Daily Herald, his request was refused with the following answer: "Copies are not given out, as they might fall into enemy hands." ["The Living Age" magazine, Sept. 1939-Feb. 1940]
实用例句
1. Judy reached into her handbag and handed me a small printed leaflet.
朱蒂把手伸进提包，拿出一张小的印刷传单给我。
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2. The leaflet is available free of charge from post offices.
宣传单可以到邮局免费领取。
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3. The leaflet explains how to complain to the banking ombudsman.
这份传单介绍了如何向银行意见调查官投诉。
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4. The enclosed leaflet shows how Service Care can ease all your worries.
随信寄上的宣传页将说明“服保”如何能为您解除所有烦忧。
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5. PS. Please show your friends this letter and the enclosed leaflet.
