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woody

UK //ˈwʊdi//US //ˈwʊdi//

词源

源自中古英语 'wody',与古英语 'wudu'(意为木头)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容某物主要由木头构成或具有木头般的质地和外观,常用于描述植物、气味或物体材质。

“The cabin had a warm, woody smell from the pine walls.”

(小木屋的松木墙壁散发出温暖而带有木头气息的味道。)

“This whiskey has a rich woody flavor from aging in oak barrels.”

(这款威士忌因在橡木桶中陈酿而带有浓郁的木质风味。)

同义词:wooden, ligneous, timbered

常见短语

woody stem — 指植物的木质茎干,通常坚硬且能支撑植物直立生长,如树木或灌木的主干。

“Roses develop woody stems as they mature.”

(玫瑰随着成熟会形成木质茎干。)