Phrase
pine tree
/pain triː/
noun
松树
a tall evergreen tree with needle-shaped leaves and cones
- 1.
Any coniferous tree in the genus Pinus
松属的任何一种针叶树。
松属的任何一种针叶树。
In use
A tall pine tree stands next to the cabin, providing shade in summer.
Many pine trees grow on the hillside, and their needles cover the ground.
We planted three young pine trees in the backyard last spring.
a/an + pine tree
表示泛指或首次提及。
There is a pine tree in the yard.
院子里有一棵松树。
the + pine tree
表示双方已知或特定。
The pine tree in front of the house is very tall.
房前的松树非常高。
adjective + pine tree
形容词常表示大小、年龄等。
We planted a tall pine tree.
我们种了一棵高大的松树。
pine trees (plural)
表示一类或多棵。
Pine trees grow well in sandy soil.
松树在沙质土壤中生长良好。
Common mistakes
This is pine tree.This is a pine tree.
中文缺少冠词概念，但英语中可数名词单数前需加冠词a/an或the。
I like pine tree.I like pine trees.
英语中表示一类事物时，可数名词常用复数形式，而中文用单数即可。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- pine trees
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，常与冠词连用
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.