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seedling

/seed-ling/US // ˈsid lɪŋ //UK // (ˈsiːdlɪŋ) //

幼苗,树苗,苗子,苗木

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a plant or tree grown from a seed.
    • : a tree not yet 3 feet high.
    • : any young plant, especially one grown in a nursery for transplanting.

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Examples

  • Row covers and the like allow gardeners to extend the growing season on both ends, to shelter tender new seedlings and transplants, and to exclude insects and bigger pests — including deer — without chemicals.

  • If it comes much earlier, fields full of seedlings or young plants might be flooded.

  • This pellet-like soil can make it hard for native plants and tree seedlings to grow.

  • That in turn can reduce or remove the forest understory, providing less nutrients or protection for the creatures that live there or for seedlings to grow.

  • Essentially, farmers supply land and labor while Komaza provides seedlings, support and harvesting services.

  • "He is Amby Seedling, the chap who used to sometimes come and help at Talbothays," she explained indifferently.

  • In the middle of the bed set a good strong marrow seedling, root downwards.

  • Young seedling plants of three years' growth can be bought in the nurseries on the St. John's River.

  • Cuttings put in and struck in the seed-bed will come into bearing quicker than seedling plants.

  • A seedling of the popular Gen. Jacqueminot, and one of the best.