evergreen
An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.
예시
3 / 5The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.
The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.
The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.
The park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.
I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.
I want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.
정답!
정답은: evergreen
예시
The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.
everydayThe high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.
The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.
formalThe park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.
I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.
informalI want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.
Botanical studies show that an evergreen retains its leaves by producing a waxy coating.
academicScience shows that these trees keep leaves using a special wax.
The office park features several evergreens to ensure a professional look during the winter months.
businessThe business area has green trees to look good even in the cold season.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
evergreen content
information that is always useful and relevant
stay evergreen
to remain fresh or popular for a long time
the Evergreen State
the nickname for Washington State in the USA
자주 혼동되는 단어
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreens keep them.
A pine is a specific type of evergreen, but not all evergreens are pines.
사용 참고사항
In a literal sense, use 'evergreen' to describe plants that stay green. Figuratively, use it to describe things like songs or stories that never go out of style.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes think 'evergreen' only refers to Christmas trees, but it includes many types of shrubs and trees.
암기 팁
Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.
어원
From the English words 'ever' and 'green', first used in the 17th century to describe plants that do not wither.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Evergreens are central to winter traditions in many Western cultures, representing life during the cold months, especially as Christmas trees.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.
정답!
정답은: evergreen
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
rainforest
A1A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.
tundra
A1A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.
wetland
A1A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.
coral reef
A1A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.
vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
pollination
A1Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
seedling
A1A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
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