sheaf
UK/ʃi:f/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A bundle of grain stalks bound together after harvesting; any collection of things tied together.
捆，束（尤指谷物）；一扎
v.
To gather and bind cut grain into bundles.
把（谷物等）捆成束
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsheafother
=sheaf
Common Collocations
- 1.sheaf of papers一叠文件
- 2.sheaf of wheat一捆小麦
- 3.sheaf of arrows一束箭
- 4.[bind into sheaves]捆成束
Example Sentences
- 1.
The farmer tied the wheat into sheaves and stacked them in the field.
- 2.
She handed him a sheaf of documents to review before the meeting.
- 3.
The artist carried a sheaf of sketches tucked under her arm.