单词 | branch |
释义 | branch n. & v. --n   1. a limb extending from a tree or bough.   2. a lateral extension or subdivision, esp. of a river, road, or railway.   3. a conceptual extension or subdivision, as of a family, knowledge, etc.   4. a local division or office etc. of a large business, as of a bank, library, etc. --vintr. (often foll. by off)   1. diverge from the main part.   2. divide into branches. Phrases and idioms branch out extend one's field of interest. Derivatives branched adj. branchlet n. branchlike adj. branchy adj. Etymology: ME f. OF branche f. LL branca paw |
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