basket willow
basket willow — 名詞
1. a type of willow tree with long, thin branches that bend easily, grown so the br
籃柳
枝條柔韌、用於編織籃子的柳樹
a type of willow tree with long, thin branches that bend easily, grown so the branches can be cut and used for weaving baskets
Amara planted three basket willows along the stream behind her cottage.
Amara 在小屋後方的溪邊種了三棵籃柳。
The basket willow's thin branches are cut and soaked before weaving begins.
籃柳的細枝在開始編織之前會先剪下並浸泡。
passive description of the harvesting and preparation process
Jun harvested basket willow shoots in late winter for his workshop.
Jun 在冬末時為他的工作室收割籃柳枝條。
Lin discovered basket willows growing thick in the damp soil beside the irrigation ditch.
Lin 發現在灌溉溝渠旁的潮濕土壤中，籃柳長得很茂密。
Fatima twisted the basket willow stems into a strong carrying basket.
Fatima 將籃柳莖扭成一個堅固的手提籃。
- osier
more common in British English; can refer to the tree itself or the twigs used for weaving
用法筆記
Often used when talking about traditional crafts or farming. The tree is usually called an 'osier' in British English.