Definitions
n. Dried cereal stems used for animal bedding and other purposes.
稻草；麦秆
n. A narrow tube used for drinking liquids.
吸管
Example
The farmer spread fresh straw across the barn floor.
农民在谷仓地上铺了一层新鲜的麦秆。
Replacing plastic straws with reusable alternatives can reduce waste, although wider changes in consumption remain necessary.
用可重复使用的替代品取代塑料吸管能减少废物，但仍需更广泛地改变消费方式。
Collocations
- a bale of straw
- a straw hat
- a drinking straw
- the last straw
Usage tip
作稻草时不可数，作吸管时可数；hay指干草饲料。
FAQ
- What does straw mean?
- Dried cereal stems used for animal bedding and other purposes. A narrow tube used for drinking liquids.
- How is straw pronounced?
- UK /strɔː/, US /strɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
