
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)