leaf

leaf
(pl. leaves )
  1. a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis and transpiration
    (高等植物的)叶
    ■any of a number of similar plant structures, e.g. bracts, sepals, and petals
    叶,叶状物(如苞片,萼片,花瓣)
    ■[mass noun]foliage regarded collectively
    [总称]叶
    ■[mass noun]the state of having leaves
    长叶,有叶
    the trees are still in leaf.
    树上还长着叶。
    ■[mass noun]the leaves of tobacco or tea
    烟叶,茶叶
    [as modifier]leaf tea.
    叶茶。
  2. a thing that resembles a leaf in being flat and thin, typically something that is one of two or more similar items forming a set or stack
    叶片,薄片
    ■a single thickness of paper, especially in a book with each side forming a page
    书页,纸页
    ■[mass noun][with modifier]gold, silver, or other specified metal in the form of very thin foil
    金属薄片,金箔
    ■the hinged part or flap of a door, shutter, or table
    (窗,门等)扇
    ■an extra section inserted to extend a table
    活动桌板
    ■the inner or outer part of a cavity wall or double-glazed window
    空心墙(或双层窗)的内面(或外面)
verb
[no obj.]
  1. (of a plant, especially a deciduous one in spring) put out new leaves
    (植物,尤指落叶植物在春季)生叶,长叶
  2. (leaf through)turn over (the pages of a book or the papers in a pile), reading them quickly or casually
    翻阅(书页,纸张)
    he leafed through the stack of notes.
    他翻阅那堆记录。
常用词组
shake (或 tremble) like a leaf
  1. (of a person) tremble greatly, especially from fear
    (人)(尤指因恐惧)发抖
派生
leafage
noun
leafed
adjective
  1. [in combination]purple-leafed dahlias.
    紫叶大丽花。
leafless
adjective
leaf-like
adjective
语源
  1. Old English lēaf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch loof and German Laub
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