gum tree

• Término común para cualquier árbol del género Eucalipto, nativo de Australia, conocido por sus hojas aromáticas y su gran altura. También se usa informalmente en el inglés australiano para referirse a un eucalipto.

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.

   Árbol de goma

   • 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.

   en un aprieto

   • 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.