1. Timber(/'tɪmbər/)
词源:源自古英语"timber",与德语"Zimmer"同源
核心词义:
-- 名词:指用于建筑的木材/木料(美式英语更常用lumber)
▸ The house was built using oak timber.(房屋用橡木建造)
-- 专业用法:指尚未砍伐的树木(林业术语)
▸ sustainable timber management(可持续林木管理)
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word-vs-word-cn
【Timber】 refers to cut wood and, figuratively, to qualify for a certain position.
- The 【timber】 company worked on replanting trees all spring.
- The new trainee has management 【timber】 .
【Timbre】 refers to the quality of sound.
- The young choir voices have great range and beautiful 【timbre】 .