What does lumber mean?

Wood cut into pieces for building, especially in American English. To move slowly and awkwardly because of weight or size.

How is lumber pronounced?

UK /ˈlʌmbə/, US /ˈlʌmbɚ/.

/ˈlʌmbə/ · /ˈlʌmbɚ/

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木材；锯好的木料

n. Wood cut into pieces for building, especially in American English.

木材；锯好的木料

v. To move slowly and awkwardly because of weight or size.

笨重地缓慢移动

We bought some lumber to build a garden bench.

我们买了些木料，准备做一张花园长椅。

Demand for sustainably sourced lumber can encourage forest owners to adopt more responsible management practices.

对可持续来源木材的需求可以促使林场主采取更负责任的管理方式。

木材义多用于美式英语，英式通常用timber。

What does lumber mean?: Wood cut into pieces for building, especially in American English. To move slowly and awkwardly because of weight or size.
How is lumber pronounced?: UK /ˈlʌmbə/, US /ˈlʌmbɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.