gum tree

• Распространённый термин для любого дерева, принадлежащего к роду Эвкалипт, произрастающего в Австралии и известного своими ароматными листьями и высоким ростом. Также неформально используется в австралийском английском для обозначения эвкалиптового дерева.

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.

   Эвкалипт

   • 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.

   В затруднительном положении

   • 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.