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rubber tree

/ˈrʌbər triː/

翻译: 热带树木(巴西橡胶树),种植以获取乳胶用于生产天然橡胶。也可指其他能产生乳汁用于制取橡胶的树木。

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/ˈrʌbər triː/B1formalscientific
  • zh热带树木(巴西橡胶树),种植以获取乳胶用于生产天然橡胶。也可指其他能产生乳汁用于制取橡胶的树木。

A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) cultivated for its latex, which is used to produce natural rubber. The term can also refer to any tree that produces a milky sap used for rubber.

  1. Tropical tree producing latexB1formal

    A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) native to the Amazon rainforest, cultivated for its latex sap which is used to produce natural rubber.

    zh橡胶树

    • Rubber trees are primarily grown in Southeast Asia for commercial latex production.
    • The farmer tapped the rubber tree to collect the white sap.
    • Rubber trees require a hot, humid climate to thrive.
  2. Houseplant (Ficus elastica)A2informal

    A popular ornamental houseplant, also known as the rubber plant, with large, glossy, dark green leaves.

    zh橡皮树

    • I bought a rubber tree for my living room because it's easy to care for.
    • The rubber tree in the corner has grown over six feet tall.
    • She waters her rubber tree once a week.