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reeds

UK /riːdz/US /riːdz/

词源

源自古英语 hrēod,与古高地德语 hriot、荷兰语 riet 同源,指沼泽地带生长的芦苇类植物。

noun

❶ 指生长在水边或湿地的高而细的草本植物,茎干中空,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。)

“He made a simple flute from a hollow reed.”

(他用一根空心的芦苇做了支简易笛子。)

❶ 指某些乐器(如单簧管、萨克斯管)中用于发声的薄片状部件,通常由芦苇或合成材料制成。

“The clarinet player replaced the worn-out reed before the concert.”

(单簧管演奏者在音乐会前更换了磨损的簧片。)

“A double reed is used in instruments like the oboe and bassoon.”

(双簧片用于双簧管和巴松管等乐器。)

同义词:rushes, canes, stalks, blades

常见短语

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 things get tough.”

(别指望他——遇到困难时他根本靠不住。)