white oak

• 白橡树，一种原产于北美的落叶乔木，以其坚硬耐用的木材著称，常用于家具、地板和威士忌酒桶。其木材本身也称白橡木。

A type of hardwood tree native to North America, known for its strong, durable wood used in furniture, flooring, and whiskey barrel production.

1. Type of treeB2formalamerican

   A large, long-lived deciduous tree (Quercus alba) native to eastern North America, known for its strong, durable wood and rounded-lobed leaves.

   白橡树

   • The white oak in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
   • White oak wood is highly valued for making furniture and barrels.
   • The leaves of the white oak turn a beautiful red in autumn.

2. Wood materialB2formal

   The hard, pale wood obtained from the white oak tree, used in construction, flooring, and cooperage.

   白橡木

   • This table is made from solid white oak.
   • White oak is preferred for wine barrels because it is watertight.
   • The floorboards were crafted from white oak for durability.