lemon tree

• Небольшое вечнозелёное дерево (Citrus limon), которое даёт жёлтые кислые плоды, обычно выращиваемое в тёплом климате для кулинарных и бытовых нужд.

A small evergreen tree (Citrus limon) that produces yellow, sour-tasting fruit, commonly grown in warm climates for culinary and household use.

1. A citrus treeA2formal

   A small evergreen tree (Citrus limon) that produces yellow, sour fruit known as lemons.

   Лимонное дерево

   • We planted a lemon tree in our backyard.
   • The lemon tree is full of ripe fruit this season.
   • Lemon trees need plenty of sunlight and water to thrive.

2. Symbol of disappointmentB2informal

   Used metaphorically to represent something that seems promising but turns out to be disappointing or sour.

   Символ разочарования

   • That car turned out to be a real lemon tree of a purchase.
   • His new job was a lemon tree—all hype and no reward.
   • The vacation was a lemon tree; everything went wrong.