papyrus

• 名词，指纸莎草这种植物，也指用其茎制成的书写材料，或写在纸莎草上的文献。

A noun referring to a material made from the papyrus plant used for writing in ancient times, the plant itself, or a document written on this material.

1. Ancient writing materialB2formal

   A material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, used in ancient times for writing.

   纸莎草纸

   • The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus scrolls.
   • Papyrus was a valuable export in the ancient world.
   • Many historical texts have survived on papyrus fragments.

2. The papyrus plantB2formal

   A tall water plant (Cyperus papyrus) that grows in the Nile region, used to make paper and other items.

   纸莎草（植物）

   • Papyrus plants grow abundantly along the banks of the Nile.
   • The stems of the papyrus plant were used for making boats.
   • Papyrus reeds were also used for making baskets and mats.

3. Document on papyrusB2formal

   A manuscript or document written on papyrus material.

   纸草文献

   • The museum displayed a rare papyrus from the Ptolemaic period.
   • Scholars deciphered the text on the ancient papyrus.
   • This papyrus contains a collection of medical recipes.