a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
any of various related trees bearing limes
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
Verb:
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
cover with lime so as to induce growth;
"lime the lawn"
例句
用作名词 (n.)
He added some water into the lime. 他往石灰里加了些水。
We spread lime where the soil was sour. 土壤酸性大的地方我们就撒上石灰。
用作名词 (n.)
This lime curry is particularly hot . 这酸橙咖喱菜非常辣。
A broad avenue of lime trees led up to a grand entrance with huge oak doors. 一条栽有酸橙树的宽阔林阴道通向巨大的橡木门的雄伟入口。
用作形容词 (adj.)
Lime water may be bought at any druggist's, or easily prepared at home. 石灰水可从药店购得，不过在家里配制也很容易。
经典引文
King Richard lies Within the limits of yon lime and stone.
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