单词 | espalier |
释义 | espalier /i spal"yeuhr, -yay/, n. 1. a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane. 2. a plant so trained. v.t. 3. to train on an espalier. 4. to furnish with an espalier. [1655-65; < F, MF: trellis < It spalliera back rest, espalier, equiv. to spall(a) shoulder, support + -iera -IER2] |
随便看 |
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。