flax
US /flæks/
UK /flæks/
名词
1.
亚麻
a plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, having blue flowers and grown for its fiber and seeds
示例:
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Flax is cultivated for its oil and linen fibers.
亚麻因其油和亚麻纤维而种植。
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The field was covered with beautiful blue flax flowers.
田野里开满了美丽的蓝色亚麻花。
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2.
亚麻纤维
the fiber of the flax plant, used for making linen thread and fabric
示例:
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Linen cloth is made from flax.
亚麻布是由亚麻制成的。
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The ancient Egyptians used flax to make mummy wrappings.
古埃及人使用亚麻制作木乃伊裹尸布。
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