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banyan

/ˈbæn.jən/

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noun

印度商人，钱商。

An Indian trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.

Examples :

"In the bustling Indian market, the banyan carefully counted the customer's rupees before handing over the silk scarf. "

在热闹的印度市场里，那位印度商人小心翼翼地数着顾客的卢比，然后才递过丝巾。

business job commerce economy person

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noun

榕树

A tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis, that has many aerial roots.

Examples :

"The children played hide-and-seek among the many aerial roots of the enormous banyan tree in the park. "

孩子们在公园里那棵巨大的榕树的许多气生根之间玩捉迷藏。

plant biology nature geography environment

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noun

班扬服，印度长袍

A type of loose gown worn in India.

Examples :

"The old man sat on the porch, comfortably dressed in a light cotton banyan. "

那位老人坐在门廊上，舒适地穿着一件轻薄的棉质班扬服（印度长袍）。

wear culture style

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noun

汗衫，背心。

A vest; an undershirt; a singlet.

Examples :

"He wore a cool, light banyan under his shirt to stay comfortable on the hot day. "

他衬衫里面穿了一件凉爽轻薄的汗衫，这样在炎热的天气里能保持舒适。

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noun

放风，休整。

(Naval slang) A camping excursion on shore, to give a ship's crew a break from shipboard routine.

Examples :

"The captain announced a banyan for the crew tomorrow, so everyone is looking forward to stretching their legs on land. "

船长宣布明天给船员们放风休整一天，大家都盼着上岸舒展舒展筋骨。

nautical military entertainment