flax
US /flæks/
UK /flæks/
名詞
1.
亞麻
a plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, having blue flowers and grown for its fiber and seeds
範例:
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Flax is cultivated for its oil and linen fibers.
亞麻因其油和亞麻纖維而種植。
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The field was covered with beautiful blue flax flowers.
田野裡開滿了美麗的藍色亞麻花。
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2.
亞麻纖維
the fiber of the flax plant, used for making linen thread and fabric
範例:
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Linen cloth is made from flax.
亞麻布是由亞麻製成的。
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The ancient Egyptians used flax to make mummy wrappings.
古埃及人使用亞麻製作木乃伊裹屍布。
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