yew

• 名词，指红豆杉属的多种常绿乔木或灌木，结红色杯状浆果状假种皮和扁平的针状叶，其木材坚硬细密，常用于木工和制作弓。

A noun referring to any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs with red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves, valued for its durable fine-grained wood used in cabinetwork and archery bows.

1. Tree or shrubB2formal

   Any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Taxus, having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves.

   红豆杉

   • The ancient yew tree in the churchyard is over 500 years old.
   • Yew hedges are popular in formal gardens because they can be trimmed into shapes.
   • The forest was dense with yew and other evergreens.

2. Wood materialB2formal

   The durable, fine-grained wood of the yew tree, typically light brown or red, valued for cabinetwork and making archery bows.

   红豆杉木材

   • The longbow was traditionally crafted from yew wood.
   • This antique cabinet is made of beautifully polished yew.
   • Yew is prized by woodworkers for its strength and rich color.