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sisal

UK //ˈsaɪsəl//US //ˈsaɪsəl//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:agave fiber, henequen, hard fiber

常见短语

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。)