brushwood
Brushwood refers to a collection of small twigs, broken branches, and sticks that have fallen from trees or been cleared from shrubs. It is commonly found on the forest floor and is often used as kindling for starting fires or for building simple shelters.
예시
3 / 5We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.
We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.
The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.
The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.
Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.
Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.
빠른 퀴즈
The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.
정답!
정답은: brushwood
예시
We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.
everydayWe gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.
The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.
formalThe estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.
Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.
informalJust toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.
The density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.
academicThe density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.
The landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.
businessThe landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
bundle of brushwood
bundle of brushwood
hidden in the brushwood
hidden in the brushwood
brushwood fence
brushwood fence
자주 혼동되는 단어
Firewood usually refers to larger logs used for a sustained flame, while brushwood refers to thin twigs and sticks.
Underbrush refers to living shrubs and bushes growing under trees, while brushwood usually refers to dead, fallen woody material.
사용 참고사항
Brushwood is an uncountable noun. It is often used in descriptive writing or technical contexts regarding forestry and fire safety.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often mistakenly use 'brushwoods' as a plural form; it should be treated as a mass noun (e.g., 'a lot of brushwood').
암기 팁
Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.
어원
From the Middle English 'brusche' (meaning twigs/thicket) combined with 'wode' (wood).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In historical rural societies, gathering brushwood was a vital daily activity for peasant families to heat their homes and cook meals.
빠른 퀴즈
The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.
정답!
정답은: brushwood
관련 어휘
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