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willows

UK //ˈwɪləʊz//US //ˈwɪloʊz//

词源

源自古英语 welig,与荷兰语 wilg、德语 Weide 同源,原始印欧语词根 *wel- 表示“弯曲”,指柳条柔韧的特性。

noun

❶ 柳树,一种枝条细长柔软的落叶乔木,常见于河边或湿地,叶子细长,春季会开出柔荑花序。

“The willows by the river sway gently in the breeze.”

(河边的柳树在微风中轻轻摇曳。)

“We had a picnic under the shade of the willows.”

(我们在柳树的树荫下野餐。)

同义词:osier, sallow, withy

常见短语

weeping willows — 垂柳,特指枝条下垂的柳树品种,常用于园林景观。

“The pond was surrounded by graceful weeping willows.”

(池塘周围种着优雅的垂柳。)

willow pattern — 柳树图案,源自中国青花瓷的经典蓝白配色图案,描绘河畔柳树场景。

“Her grandmother's tea set had the traditional willow pattern.”

(她祖母的茶具上有传统的柳树图案。)