topiary

• 指修剪灌木或树木使其形成装饰性形状的艺术或实践，也指种植有这类造型植物的花园。

A noun referring to the art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes, or a garden featuring such decorative plants.

1. Decorative garden artB2formalart

   A garden or part of a garden where shrubs and trees are clipped into ornamental shapes, such as animals or geometric forms.

   修剪造型艺术

   • The estate's topiary featured a life-sized elephant made of boxwood.
   • She spent the afternoon maintaining the intricate topiary in the royal gardens.
   • The park is famous for its whimsical topiary of mythical creatures.

2. The art of trimmingB2formalart

   The craft or practice of clipping and training shrubs or trees into decorative shapes.

   修剪造型艺术

   • Topiary requires patience and a steady hand to achieve precise shapes.
   • He learned the ancient art of topiary from a master gardener in Italy.
   • Modern topiary often uses wire frames to guide plant growth.