A1 noun 중립

shrub

/ʃrʌb/

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

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1

I 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.

2

The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.

The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.

3

Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!

Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!

어휘 가족

명사
shrub
형용사
shrubby
관련
shrubbery
💡

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

1

I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.

everyday

I want to plant a flowering shrub in the corner of my garden.

2

The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.

formal

The architectural plans include a variety of native shrubs for the perimeter.

3

Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!

informal

Check out that cool shrub; it has bright red leaves!

4

Research indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.

academic

Research indicates that the shrub layer provides essential habitat for local bird species.

5

Our landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.

business

Our landscaping firm provides annual maintenance for all corporate shrubs and hedges.

어휘 가족

명사
shrub
형용사
shrubby
관련
shrubbery

자주 쓰는 조합

evergreen shrub evergreen shrub
flowering shrub flowering shrub
prune a shrub prune a shrub
ornamental shrub ornamental shrub
native shrub native shrub

자주 쓰는 구문

shrub border

shrub border

ornamental shrubbery

ornamental shrubbery

berry-bearing shrub

berry-bearing shrub

자주 혼동되는 단어

shrub vs bush

They are often used as synonyms, but 'shrub' is more common in technical or gardening contexts, while 'bush' is more casual.

shrub vs tree

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

Countable noun: one shrub, two shrubs Often used with the verb 'to plant' or 'to prune'
🌍

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

nature 관련 단어

omnivore

A1

An 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

A1

A 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

A1

Migration 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

A1

Hibernation 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

A1

Camouflage 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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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