
好词典

源自墨西哥尤卡坦半岛的港口城市Sisal(西沙尔),该地区曾为剑麻纤维主要出口地。
❶ 一种坚韧的天然纤维,从龙舌兰属植物的叶片中提取,常用于制作绳索、麻袋、地毯等耐用物品。
“The farmer used sisal ropes to tie the bundles of hay.”
(农民用剑麻绳捆扎干草捆。)
“Sisal mats are popular for outdoor use because they are durable.”
(剑麻垫因耐用而广受欢迎,适合户外使用。)
❶ 指龙舌兰属植物本身,原产于墨西哥,现广泛种植于热带地区以获取其纤维。
“The sisal plants in the field were ready for harvesting.”
(田里的剑麻植株已经可以收割了。)
“Climate change is affecting sisal cultivation in some regions.”
(气候变化正在影响某些地区的剑麻种植。)
sisal rope — 用剑麻纤维制成的绳索,以强度高和耐腐蚀著称,常用于航海、农业等领域。
“The sailors repaired the net with sisal rope.”
(水手们用剑麻绳修补渔网。)
sisal twine — 较细的剑麻线,常用于园艺绑扎植物或手工编织。
“She tied the tomato plants to stakes with sisal twine.”
(她用剑麻线把番茄植株绑在支架上。)