pollard
US /ˈpɑː.lɚd/
UK /ˈpɒl.əd/
名詞
截頂樹, 修剪過的樹
a tree whose top branches have been cut back to the trunk, causing it to produce a dense mass of new shoots
範例:
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The ancient oak had been maintained as a pollard for centuries.
這棵古老的橡樹幾個世紀以來一直被修剪成截頂樹。
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We saw many beautiful pollards lining the riverbank.
我們看到河岸邊有許多美麗的截頂樹。
動詞
截頂, 修剪
cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth
範例:
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The gardener decided to pollard the old willow tree.
園丁決定截頂那棵老柳樹。
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It's important to pollard certain trees regularly for their health.
為了樹木的健康，定期截頂某些樹木很重要。