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weymouth

UK //ˈweɪməθ//US //ˈweɪməθ//

词源

源自英国多塞特郡的Weymouth地名,因17世纪该地领主将种子从北美引入欧洲而得名。

noun

❶ 指一种原产于北美的松树,学名Pinus strobus,因其木材轻软常用于制作家具或建筑。

“The cabin was built with weymouth pine for its lightweight properties.”

(小屋采用北美乔松建造,因其木材轻便。)

“Weymouth pine is often used in carving due to its soft texture.”

(北美乔松质地柔软,常用于雕刻。)

同义词:white pine, eastern white pine

常见短语

Weymouth pine — 特指北美乔松这一树种,强调其植物学分类或木材用途。

“The violin's backplate was crafted from aged Weymouth pine.”

(这把小提琴的背板由陈年北美乔松制成。)