| 词汇 | example_english_waxy-leaf |
| 释义 | waxy leafcollocation in Englishmeanings of waxyand leafThese words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or, see other collocations with leaf. waxy adjective uk /ˈwæk.si/ us /ˈwæk.si/ slightly shiny; looking ... See more at waxy leaf noun[C] uk /liːf/ us /liːf/ one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem ... See more at leaf Examples of waxy leafThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Like most relatives of the pineapple, the tightly packed, waxyleaf bases of the strap-like leaves of this species form an urn. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. This mallee is easily recognised in the field by its form, large, white, waxy leaves and, when in flower, stamens clustered in four groups. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The shiny leaves of this willow help distinguish it from other willows in the habitat, all of which have waxy leaves. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Some tree species, such as ficus sp. with their waxy leaves, are tolerant of low humidity. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In appearance, the plant itself has a short, stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It is a succulent plant forming basal rosettes of waxy leaves. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The waxy leaves are typically 2.5 inches long and about an inch wide, but can be as long as five inches. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The waxy leaves form in groups of three and are aromatic when crushed. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These are perennial herbs used as groundcovers lined with fleshy, smooth, sometimes waxy leaves no more than 6 centimeters long. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Its small, waxy leaves are needlelike and up to a centimeter long. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The thick, waxy leaves may be divided into lobes, especially the largest basal leaves, which may reach 20 centimeters long. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Once established, it is difficult to eradicate, as its waxy leaves shed most water-based herbicide sprays. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The thick, waxy leaves are not compound or lobed, having smooth edges. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The thick, waxy leaves are triangular to oblong and usually pointed, reaching up to 11 centimeters in length, but often remaining much smaller. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The hydrophobic effect explains the separation of a mixture of oil and water into its two components, and the beading of water on nonpolar surfaces such as waxy leaves. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It will grow above the water if given the chance with similar but waxy leaves and will even flower underwater occasionally, though the flowers soon rot. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Want to learn more? Go to the definition of waxy Go to the definition of leaf See other collocations with leaf |
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