sapling

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GREC2

Definitions

n.

A young, small tree that has grown beyond the seedling stage

树苗,幼树

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
saplingother
=sapling

Common Collocations

  • 1.plant a sapling种植树苗
  • 2.young sapling幼小的树苗
  • 3.oak sapling橡树幼苗
  • 4.sapling grows树苗生长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The volunteers planted a sapling in the park to commemorate the anniversary.

  • 2.

    After the storm, only a few saplings survived among the fallen trees.

  • 3.

    Like a sapling bending in the wind, the young athlete showed remarkable resilience.

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