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源自古英语 hrēod,与古高地德语 hriot、荷兰语 riet 同源,原始日耳曼语词根可能模仿芦苇沙沙声。
❶ 芦苇,一种生长在水边的植物,茎秆细长中空,常用于制作乐器或编织物品。
“The pond was surrounded by tall reeds swaying in the wind.”
(池塘周围长满了随风摇曳的高大芦苇。)
“She made a basket from dried reeds she collected by the river.”
(她用从河边收集的干芦苇编了一个篮子。)
❶ 簧片,乐器中通过振动发声的薄片,常见于单簧管、萨克斯等管乐器。
“He moistened the reed before playing his clarinet.”
(他在吹奏单簧管前先润湿了簧片。)
“A broken reed can ruin the sound of a saxophone.”
(破损的簧片会毁掉萨克斯的音色。)
broken reed — 比喻不可靠的人或事物,源自折断的芦苇无法提供支撑的意象。
“Don't depend on him - he's a broken reed when real help is needed.”
(别指望他——真正需要帮助时他完全靠不住。)