leafy
/ˈliːfi/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6097 in the learning path
枝叶繁茂的；绿树成荫的
Definitions
adj. Having many leaves or many trees with abundant leaves.
枝叶繁茂的；绿树成荫的
adj. Having leaves as the main edible part of a vegetable.
多叶的；叶用的
Example
We ate our sandwiches beneath a large leafy tree.
我们在一棵枝叶繁茂的大树下吃了三明治。
Leafy neighbourhoods can improve residents' wellbeing by providing shade, reducing heat, and encouraging outdoor activity.
绿树成荫的社区能提供遮阴、降低气温并鼓励户外活动，从而改善居民的身心健康。
Collocations
- leafy suburb
- leafy tree
- leafy vegetables
Word family
- leaf (n.)
- leafless (adj.)
Antonyms
- leafless
Usage tip
leafy streets指绿树成荫的街道，不是落叶满地。
FAQ
- What does leafy mean?
- Having many leaves or many trees with abundant leaves. Having leaves as the main edible part of a vegetable.
- How is leafy pronounced?
- UK /ˈliːfi/, US /ˈliːfi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
