garden
含义: An area of ground where plants are grown; to work in a garden
The word 'garden' refers to an area of ground where flowers, vegetables, or grass are grown. In British English, 'garden' typically means the private outdoor space attached to a house (Americans say 'yard'). Gardening is a popular British pastime. 'Garden centre' sells plants and garden supplies.
例句
- We spent the afternoon in the garden enjoying the sunshine. 我们下午在花园里享受阳光。Pasamos la tarde en el jardín disfrutando del sol.私たちは午後、庭で日差しを楽しみました。우리는 오후에 정원에서 햇살을 즐겼습니다.
- She grows her own vegetables in the back garden. 她在后院种自己的蔬菜。Ella cultiva sus propias verduras en el jardín trasero.彼女は裏庭で自分の野菜を育てています。그녀는 뒤뜰에서 직접 채소를 기르고 있습니다.
- The garden needs watering—it hasn't rained for weeks. 花园需要浇水——已经好几周没下雨了。El jardín necesita riego, no ha llovido en semanas.庭に水をやる必要があります—何週間も雨が降っていません。정원에 물을 줘야 합니다—몇 주째 비가 오지 않았거든요.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old North French 'gardin', from Frankish '*gardo', from Proto-Germanic '*gardaz' meaning 'enclosure'. Related to 'yard' and 'guard'. The original sense was simply an enclosed piece of ground.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The British love of gardening is legendary—garden centres are hugely popular weekend destinations, and TV programmes like 'Gardeners' World' have been running for decades. 'Garden party' is a traditional British social event.
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