palm

hand(手)

1. C2Countable(可數名詞)

   The inner surface of the hand, extending from the wrist to the base of the fingers.

   手掌內部；手心

   • This miniature gadget can fit within the palm of your hand.

     這個微型裝置可以放在你的手掌中。

   • He covered his eyes with the palm of his hand.

     他用手掌遮住了眼睛。

   • She opened her palm, allowing the butterfly to fly away.

     她張開手掌，讓蝴蝶飛走了。

tree(樹)

1. C1Countable(可數名詞)

   A type of tree found in warm climates, characterized by a tall trunk and a cluster of long, pointed leaves at its crown.

   棕櫚樹

   • The islands are known for their towering palm trees.

     這些島嶼以其高聳的棕櫚樹聞名。

   • Numerous palm trees were planted along the beach to provide shade.

     海灘上種植了許多棕櫚樹以提供陰涼。

   • The palm leaves swayed in the gentle breeze.

     棕櫚葉在微風中輕輕搖曳。

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1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   To conceal something in the palm of the hand, typically as part of a trick or to steal unnoticed.

   （變戲法或偷竊時）將…藏於掌中

   • The magician skillfully palmed the coin.

     魔術師巧妙地將硬幣藏在手掌中。

   • She discreetly palmed the candy in her hand.

     她偷偷地把糖果藏在手掌中。

   • He practiced for hours to master the art of palming a card.

     他練習了好幾個小時，才掌握了藏牌技巧。