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rata

UK //ˈrɑːtə//US //ˈrɑːtə//

词源

源自毛利语,指新西兰特有的原生树种。

noun

❶ 指新西兰特有的原生树木,木质坚硬,常用于制作家具或建筑。

“The rata tree is known for its bright red flowers.”

(新西兰特有的原生树木,以其鲜艳的红色花朵而闻名。)

“The furniture was made from durable rata wood.”

(这件家具是用耐用的新西兰原生树木木材制成的。)

同义词:Metrosideros robusta, northern rata, New Zealand rata

常见短语

rata blossom — 指新西兰原生树木开的花,特指其鲜艳的红色花朵。

“The hillside was covered in vibrant rata blossoms.”

(山坡上开满了鲜艳的新西兰原生树木花朵。)