leaves
/liːvz/
CEFR level A2Topic NatureWord #1342 in the learning path
叶子（leaf的复数）
Definitions
n. The usually flat, green parts of plants.
叶子（leaf的复数）
v. Goes away from somewhere, or lets something remain.
离开；留下
Example
Golden leaves covered the path outside our house.
金黄色的落叶铺满了我们家门外的小路。
Fallen leaves provide habitats for small organisms and return valuable nutrients to the soil as they decompose.
落叶为小型生物提供栖息地，并在分解时将宝贵的养分归还土壤。
Collocations
- fallen leaves
- green leaves
- autumn leaves
- rake leaves
Word family
- leaf (n.)
- leafy (adj.)
- leafless (adj.)
- leave (v.)
Usage tip
既是leaf的复数，也是leave的第三人称单数形式。
FAQ
- What does leaves mean?
- The usually flat, green parts of plants. Goes away from somewhere, or lets something remain.
- How is leaves pronounced?
- UK /liːvz/, US /liːvz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
