Definitions
n. A tall grass with stiff stems growing near water
芦苇；苇秆
n. A thin strip that vibrates to produce sound in certain instruments
簧片
Example
A small bird balanced on a reed beside the pond.
一只小鸟稳稳地停在池塘边的一根芦苇上。
Reed beds provide shelter for wetland wildlife and can help remove pollutants from water flowing through them.
芦苇丛为湿地野生动物提供庇护，还能帮助去除流经其中的水里的污染物。
Collocations
- reed bed
- reed warbler
- clarinet reed
Word family
- reedy (adj.)
Usage tip
与read的原形同音；也指乐器中振动发声的簧片。
FAQ
- What does reed mean?
- A tall grass with stiff stems growing near water A thin strip that vibrates to produce sound in certain instruments
- How is reed pronounced?
- UK /riːd/, US /riːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
