Definitions
n. A plant growing where it is not wanted.
杂草
v. To remove unwanted plants from an area.
除草
Example
A stubborn weed has grown between the paving stones.
铺路石的缝隙间长出了一株顽强的杂草。
Farmers can control weeds without chemicals by rotating crops and covering exposed soil with organic material.
农民可以通过轮作和用有机材料覆盖裸露土壤，在不使用化学药剂的情况下控制杂草。
Collocations
- pull up weeds
- weed the garden
- weed control
- weed out
Word family
- weeding (n.)
- weedy (adj.)
Usage tip
weed out可比喻剔除不合适的人或事物。
FAQ
- What does weed mean?
- A plant growing where it is not wanted. To remove unwanted plants from an area.
- How is weed pronounced?
- UK /wiːd/, US /wiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
