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olive tree

/ˈɒlɪv triː/

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/ˈɒlɪv triː/B1formal
  • ruВечнозелёное дерево, произрастающее в Средиземноморье, культивируемое ради плодов и масла, получаемого из них; также символ мира и долголетия.

An evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its fruit and the oil extracted from it; also a symbol of peace and longevity.

  1. A Mediterranean treeA2formal

    An evergreen tree (Olea europaea) native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its fruit and oil.

    ruОливковое дерево

    • The olive tree has been cultivated for thousands of years.
    • Olive trees thrive in warm, sunny climates.
    • The ancient olive tree in the village is over 500 years old.
  2. B1formal

    The olive tree and its branch are widely recognized as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and victory.

    ruСимвол мира

    • The dove returned with an olive branch, a symbol of peace.
    • The olive tree represents hope and renewal in many cultures.
    • They planted an olive tree as a gesture of peace between the two nations.