shrub
A shrub is a small to medium-sized woody plant that stays low to the ground. Unlike a tree, it usually has several main stems growing from the base rather than one single trunk.
예시
3 / 5I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Short Rub'. Shrubs are 'short' plants that you might 'rub' against when walking down a garden path.
빠른 퀴즈
The gardener is using shears to cut the ____ in front of the house.
정답!
정답은: shrub
예시
I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
everydayI want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.
The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
formalThe architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.
Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
informalCheck out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!
Research indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.
academicResearch indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.
Our landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.
businessOur landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
shrub border
shrub border
ornamental shrubbery
ornamental shrubbery
berry-bearing shrub
berry-bearing shrub
자주 혼동되는 단어
They are often used as synonyms, but 'shrub' is more common in technical or gardening contexts, while 'bush' is more casual.
A tree is usually much taller and has one thick trunk, whereas a shrub has many stems and is shorter.
사용 참고사항
Use 'shrub' when you are talking about gardening, landscaping, or science. In everyday conversation about the park or backyard, people often use the word 'bush' instead.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'tree' for every woody plant; remember that if it is short and has many stems, it is a shrub.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Short Rub'. Shrubs are 'short' plants that you might 'rub' against when walking down a garden path.
어원
From the Old English 'scrybb', which referred to brushwood or a place overgrown with low-growing plants.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cultures, having a well-manicured garden with various shrubs is a sign of home pride and status.
빠른 퀴즈
The gardener is using shears to cut the ____ in front of the house.
정답!
정답은: shrub
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
omnivore
A1An omnivore is an animal or person that eats both plants and meat. They have a varied diet because they can digest many different types of food sources.
scavenger
A1A scavenger is an animal or a person that finds and collects things that others have thrown away or left behind. In nature, it refers to animals that eat dead plants or other dead animals to survive.
migration
A1Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.
hibernation
A1Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.
camouflage
A1Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.
stream
A1A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.
pond
A1A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.
marsh
A1A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.
swamp
A1A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.
waterfall
A1A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.
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