1 [C] (also pine tree) a tall EVERGREEN tree that has thin sharp leaves (needles) 松树 Trees, like the pine, that do not lose their leaves in winter are called evergreen. 像松树等在冬天不会落叶的树木称为常绿树(evergreen)。
2 [U] the wood from pine trees (which is often used for making furniture) 松木(常用于制造家具):
a pine table松木桌子
pine²
/paɪn ||; paɪn/verb
[I] pine (for sb/sth) to be very unhappy because sb has died or gone away (因某人去世或离去而)悲伤:
The dog sat outside, pining for its owner.那条狗坐在外面,苦苦思念它的主人。
pine1/paIn; paIn/n 1 also 又作 ˈpine tree [C,U] a tall tree with long leaves shaped like needles 松树2 [U] the pale wood of pine trees 松木
pine2v [I] to feel sad and not enjoy your life, especially because you are away from a person or place you love 悲伤﹐难过〔尤因离开了所爱的人或地方〕: +for Karen was still pining for her friends back home. 卡伦依然想念着家乡的朋友。