bamboo

• 一种热带或亚热带的木本状禾本科植物,茎中空有节。其成熟茎秆可用于建筑、家具制作、手工艺,以及制作钓竿等。

A noun referring to a woody tropical grass with hollow stems, whose mature canes are used in construction, furniture, and crafts, as well as for fishing poles.

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1. Woody grass plantA2formal

   A tropical or subtropical grass with hard, hollow stems, used for construction, furniture, and crafts.

   竹子

   • Bamboo grows very quickly in warm climates.
   • The fence was made from bamboo canes.
   • Pandas rely almost entirely on bamboo for food.

2. Material for construction and craftsA2formal

   The hard, woody stems of bamboo plants, used as a material for building, tools, and decorative items.

   竹材

   • They built a small bridge using bamboo.
   • The artisan carved a beautiful vase from bamboo.
   • Fishing poles are often made from bamboo.