gum tree

• Umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für einen Baum der Gattung Eucalyptus, der in Australien heimisch ist und für seine aromatischen Blätter und seinen hohen Wuchs bekannt ist. Wird im australischen Englisch auch informell für Eukalyptusbäume verwendet.

A common term for any tree belonging to the genus Eucalyptus, native to Australia and known for their aromatic leaves and tall growth. Also used informally in Australian English to refer to a eucalyptus tree.

1. A type of treeA2formalaustralian

   A common name for trees of the genus Eucalyptus, native to Australia.

   Eukalyptus

   • The koala lives almost exclusively in gum trees.
   • Gum trees are known for their aromatic leaves.
   • The landscape was dotted with tall gum trees.

2. Idiom: up a gum treeB2informalaustralian

   To be in a difficult situation or a predicament.

   In der Klemme

   • He's really up a gum tree with his tax problems.
   • If we miss the last bus, we'll be up a gum tree.
   • She was up a gum tree when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.