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sprig

🇬🇧 UK/sprig/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A small shoot or twig of a plant, often used as decoration

小树枝，嫩枝

v.

To decorate with sprigs or representations of sprigs

用小树枝装饰

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sprigother
=sprig

Common Collocations

  • 1.sprig of mint一枝薄荷
  • 2.sprig of parsley一枝欧芹
  • 3.sprig of holly一枝冬青
  • 4.[sprig of herbs]一枝香草

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She garnished the cocktail with a fresh sprig of mint.

  • 2.

    A sprig of rosemary was tucked into the roasted chicken before serving.

  • 3.

    He wore a small sprig of holly in his lapel during the holiday party.

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