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american chestnut

/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtʃɛstnʌt/

翻译: 美洲栗(学名 Castanea dentata)是一种原产于北美东部的落叶大乔木,曾是当地森林中的优势树种,但在20世纪初因栗疫病几乎灭绝。该词常指这种树本身或其可食用的坚果。

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/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtʃɛstnʌt/C1formalamerican
  • zh美洲栗(学名 Castanea dentata)是一种原产于北美东部的落叶大乔木,曾是当地森林中的优势树种,但在20世纪初因栗疫病几乎灭绝。该词常指这种树本身或其可食用的坚果。

A large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, scientifically known as Castanea dentata, once a dominant species in its ecosystem but nearly wiped out by a fungal blight in the early 20th century. The phrase often refers to the tree itself or its edible nuts.

  1. A species of treeB2formalamerican

    A large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its sweet nuts and valuable timber, nearly wiped out by a fungal blight in the early 20th century.

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    • The American chestnut once dominated the forests of the Appalachian Mountains.
    • Efforts are underway to breed a blight-resistant American chestnut.
    • The wood of the American chestnut was highly prized for its durability.