A white, earthlike substance obtained esp. by the action of heat upon limestone, marble, etc., and used in making cement, mortar, etc. 生石灰(=quicklime)。 A white powder made by treating quicklime with water. 熟石灰。 A sticky substance smeared on twigs to catch small birds. 黏鸟胶(=birdlime)。 To apply lime to, as land. 涂石灰于(地)。 To catch, as birds, with birdlime. 用黏鸟胶捕(鸟)。 A tree bearing a small, lemonlike fruit; also, the fruit. 【植】宜母子树;莱姆树;莱姆;酸橙。 lime green 莱姆绿(的);淡黄绿色(的)。 The linden tree, much used for shade and ornament. 菩提树。 |