chestnut
noun
Definitions of chestnut noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A large tree characterized by leaves divided into five segments, and which produces large, round nuts.
栗树
An ancient chestnut tree, standing for two centuries.
一棵古老的栗树，已经矗立了两个世纪。
Forests abundant with both oak and chestnut trees.
森林里有丰富的橡树和栗树。
The area is known for its towering chestnut trees.
这个地区以其高耸的栗树而闻名。
A large, brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree, typically cooked and consumed while warm.
栗子；栗
Roasted chestnuts are a popular snack on cold nights.
烤栗子在寒冷的夜晚是一种受欢迎的零食。
The shop offers a wide variety of chestnut-based products.
这家店提供各种各样的栗子制品。
He enjoys eating hot chestnuts by the fireplace.
他喜欢在壁炉旁吃热栗子。
- Countable(可数名词)
A horse with a reddish-brown coat.
栗色马；红棕马
The chestnut horse ran swiftly in the race.
那匹栗色的马在比赛中跑得很快。
There is a beautiful chestnut mare on the farm.
农场里有一匹美丽的栗色母马。
The knight rode a tall chestnut horse.
骑士骑着一匹高大的栗色马。
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A color that is reddish-brown.
栗色；红棕色
She chose a chestnut paint to decorate her bedroom.
她选择了一种栗色油漆来装饰她的卧室。
The autumn leaves display a beautiful chestnut hue.
秋天的树叶呈现出美丽的栗色。
He wore a chestnut-colored coat.
他穿了一件栗色外套。
adjective
Definitions of chestnut adjective
Having a reddish-brown color.
红棕色的。
She bought a chestnut sweater.
她买了一件栗色的毛衣。
They painted their house chestnut.
他们把房子漆成栗色。
The cat has chestnut fur.
这只猫有栗色的毛。
Idioms
- old chestnut
A subject, idea, or joke that has become unoriginal and tiresome due to excessive repetition or discussion.
老调重弹
• The saying that hard work leads to success is an old chestnut, but it remains a guiding principle for many.
努力就会成功这种说法是个老生常谈，但它仍然是许多人的指导原则。