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源自中古英语 'mulberie',来自古英语 'mōrberie'(意为 '桑葚'),可能受拉丁语 'morus'(桑树)影响。
❶ 桑树,一种落叶乔木,叶子可用来养蚕,果实为桑葚,可食用或酿酒。
“The silkworms feed on mulberry leaves.”
(蚕以桑叶为食。)
“She planted a mulberry tree in her backyard.”
(她在后院种了一棵桑树。)
❶ 桑葚,桑树的果实,呈深紫色或红色,味道酸甜,常用于制作果酱或甜点。
“I picked some fresh mulberries from the tree.”
(我从树上摘了一些新鲜的桑葚。)
“Mulberry jam is delicious on toast.”
(桑葚果酱涂在吐司上很好吃。)
mulberry bush — 桑树丛,常出现在童谣中,如《Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush》。
“The kids danced around the mulberry bush.”
(孩子们围着桑树丛跳舞。)