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hardwoods

UK //ˈhɑːd.wʊdz//US //ˈhɑːrd.wʊdz//

词源

源自中古英语 'hard'(硬)和 'wood'(木材),合称指质地坚硬的木材。

noun

❶ 硬木,指质地坚硬、密度高的木材,通常来自落叶乔木,如橡木、枫木等,常用于家具制造和地板铺设。

“The table is made of high-quality hardwoods.”

(这张桌子是用优质硬木制成的。)

“Hardwoods are often more expensive than softwoods.”

(硬木通常比软木更昂贵。)

同义词:timber, lumber, wood

常见短语

tropical hardwoods — 热带硬木,指生长在热带地区的硬木,如柚木和红木,常用于高档家具和装饰。

“Tropical hardwoods are prized for their rich colors and durability.”

(热带硬木因其丰富的色彩和耐用性而备受青睐。)