bushel

• 蒲式耳，英美使用的干量或容量单位；美制1蒲式耳等于4配克或2152.42立方英寸，英制1蒲式耳也等于4配克，可用于液体或散装货物。

A noun referring to a unit of dry volume used in the United States (equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches) and also a British imperial capacity measure (for both liquid and dry goods) equal to 4 pecks.

1. Unit of dry volume (US)B2formalamerican

   A US customary unit of dry volume equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches, used for measuring agricultural produce like grains and fruit.

   蒲式耳（容量单位）

   • The farmer harvested 50 bushels of wheat per acre.
   • A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds.
   • The price of corn rose to $5 per bushel.

2. Unit of capacity (UK)B2formalbritish

   A British imperial unit of capacity, used for both liquid and dry goods, equal to 4 pecks or approximately 36.37 liters.

   蒲式耳（容量单位）

   • The old recipe called for a bushel of malted barley.
   • A bushel of coal was a common measure in the 19th century.
   • The market sold oysters by the bushel.

• 古旧动词，指修补、缝补或翻改衣物，也泛指把某物整理妥当。

An archaic verb meaning to mend, repair, or alter clothing, or to make something ready or tidy.

1. Repair or mendC2formalbritish

   To restore something by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.

   修理

   • The tailor busheled the torn coat expertly.
   • He busheled the broken chair with new screws.
   • She busheled the old clock, making it work again.

   同义词fixmendpatchrenovaterepairrestore