gum tree

• 指桉树属的树木，原产于澳大利亚，以芳香的叶子和高大的树形而闻名；在澳大利亚英语中也非正式地用来指桉树。

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.

   桉树

   • 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.

   处境困难

   • 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.