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weeping willow

/ˈwiːpɪŋ ˈwɪləʊ/

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/ˈwiːpɪŋ ˈwɪləʊ/B1formal
  • ruТип ивы (Salix babylonica) с длинными, тонкими, поникающими ветвями, которые свисают вниз; часто встречается у воды и ассоциируется с печалью или скорбью в литературе и культуре.

A type of willow tree (Salix babylonica) with long, thin, drooping branches that hang down, often found near water and associated with sadness or mourning in literature and culture.

  1. Type of treeB1formal

    A large, graceful tree with long, drooping branches, native to China but widely planted in temperate regions.

    ruПлакучая ива

    • The weeping willow by the pond creates a beautiful scene.
    • We planted a weeping willow in our backyard.
    • The park is famous for its ancient weeping willows.