[/laɪm; laɪm/] n [U] 用法: 1 (also `quicklime) whitesubstance (calcium oxide) obtained by heating limestone,used in making cement and mortar and as a fertilizer 石灰. 用法: 2 = birdlime (bird). lime 2 v [Tn] treat (fields, etc) with lime to improve the soil 给(田地等)施石灰(以改进土壤). lime 3 [/laɪm; laɪm/] (also `lime-tree, linden) n tree with smooth heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers 椴树(乔木, 叶光滑呈心形, 花黄, 有香味). lime 4 [/laɪm; laɪm/] n 用法: 1 [C] (tree bearing) round fruit like a lemon but smaller and more acid 酸橙树, 酸橙(比柠檬小但更酸). 用法: 2 [U] (also lime green) yellowish-green colour of this fruit 酸橙绿色; 淡黄绿色. |