reed
n
1
(a) [C] (tall hollow stem of) any of various types of grass-like plants growing near water 芦苇(秆).
(b) [U] mass of such plants growing together 芦苇丛.
2 [C] strip of metal or cane that vibrates to produce sound in eg an oboe, a bassoon, or a clarinet 簧片(如双簧管、 低音管、 单簧管中的)
[attrib 作定语]
reed instruments 簧乐器. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page x.
3 (idm 习语) a broken reed => broken2.
Don't wait any longer. Pass judgement on me and give Shylock what he wants.
别再等待了。对我宣判吧,把夏洛克想要得到的东西给他。
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
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