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sedge

UK /sedʒ/US /sedʒ/

词源

源自古英语 'secg',与古高地德语 'seg' 相关,意为‘剑’或‘草’,可能因其叶形尖锐而得名。

noun

❶ 莎草,一种类似草的植物,通常生长在湿地或沼泽地区,茎呈三角形,叶子细长。

“The pond was surrounded by tall sedge.”

(池塘周围长满了高高的莎草。)

“Sedge is commonly found in marshy areas.”

(莎草常见于沼泽地区。)

同义词:rush, reed, grass

常见短语

sedge warbler — 一种小型鸣禽,常在莎草丛中栖息或筑巢。

“The sedge warbler sang beautifully among the reeds.”

(莎草莺在芦苇丛中优美地歌唱。)