alnut
n
1 [C] nut containing an edible kernel with a wrinkled surface in a pair of boat-shaped shells 胡桃. =>illus at nut 见 nut 插图.
2
(a) [C] (also `walnut tree) tree on which this nut grows 胡桃树.
(b) [U] wood of this tree, used (esp as a veneer) in making furniture 胡桃木(用以制家具, 尤用作饰面).
Because Manhattan Island is made of solid rock, it is safe to build very tall buildings.
曼合顿岛是由坚固的岩石构成的,这使得兴建大厦非常安全。
A navy ship was in a port in Scotland for repairs.
一艘军舰停靠在苏格兰的一个码头等待维修。
At the time of his death, one person praised him as follows: Future generations, it may be, will hardly believe that such a person as this walked upon this earth.