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erica

UK //ˈerɪkə//US //ˈerɪkə//

词源

源自拉丁语 erica(欧石楠),继承自古希腊语 ἐρείκη (ereíkē),原指石南类植物。

noun

❶ 指杜鹃花科欧石楠属植物,常见于欧洲和非洲,多为低矮灌木,开钟形小花。

“The hills were covered with purple erica in bloom.”

(山坡上开满了紫色的欧石楠。)

“She picked a sprig of erica to decorate the table.”

(她摘了一小枝欧石楠来装饰桌子。)

同义词:heath, heather

常见短语

erica cinerea — 特指灰叶欧石楠,一种开粉紫色花的常见欧石楠品种。

“Erica cinerea adds vibrant color to the moorland.”

(灰叶欧石楠为荒原增添了鲜艳的色彩。)