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单词 secateurs
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secateurs

/ˌsɛkəˈtəːz / /ˈsɛkətəːz /
plural noun
(also a pair of secateurs) British A pair of pruning clippers for use with one hand.Make sure all tools are in perfect working order, for instance it's much easier to prune with sharp secateurs....
  • Now until the end of the July is the time to get out the secateurs and start pruning those roses.
  • He removed his rucksack from his back, and took out his secateurs and his hedge clippers.

Origin

Mid 19th century: plural of French sécateur 'cutter', formed irregularly from Latin secare 'to cut'.

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