chestnut

名词

UK/ˈtʃes.nʌt/
US/ˈtʃes.nʌt/

定义 chestnut 名词

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

  3. 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。

  4. 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。

形容词

UK/ˈtʃes.nʌt/
US/ˈtʃes.nʌt/

定义 chestnut 形容词

  1. 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。

成语

  • 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。