Definitions
n. A woody plant with several stems, usually smaller than a tree
灌木
Example
A small bird was hiding beneath the flowering shrub.
一只小鸟躲在开花的灌木下面。
Planting native shrubs in urban parks provides shelter for wildlife and can reduce the need for irrigation.
在城市公园种植本地灌木能为野生动物提供栖息处，还能减少灌溉需求。
Collocations
- flowering shrub
- evergreen shrub
- native shrubs
- plant shrubs
Word family
- shrubby (adj.)
- shrubbery (n.)
Synonyms
- bush
Usage tip
可数名词，指灌木植株；一片灌木可用shrubbery。
FAQ
- What does shrub mean?
- A woody plant with several stems, usually smaller than a tree
- How is shrub pronounced?
- UK /ʃrʌb/, US /ʃrʌb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
