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mastics

/ˈmæstɪks/

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noun

乳香黄连木，黄连木属植物。

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

Examples :

"Walking along the Mediterranean coast, we saw many mastics growing wild, their dark green leaves shimmering in the sun. "

沿着地中海海岸漫步，我们看到许多野生的乳香黄连木，它们深绿色的叶子在阳光下闪闪发光。

plant nature biology environment agriculture

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noun

乳香，黄连香脂

A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.

Examples :

"The artisan carefully ground the mastics into a fine powder to use as a flavoring in the traditional Greek pastries. "

那位工匠小心地将乳香树脂研磨成细粉，用作传统希腊糕点的调味品。

substance material food

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noun

乳香酒，玛蹄脂酒

An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.

Examples :

"After dinner at the Greek taverna, we were offered complimentary glasses of mastics, which tasted strongly of pine and anise. "

在希腊小酒馆吃完晚饭后，店家赠送了我们几杯乳香酒，这种酒有浓郁的松树和茴芹的味道。

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noun

胶粘剂，密封剂

A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

Examples :

"The plumber used strong mastics to seal the leaky pipes under the sink, preventing further water damage. "

水管工使用了强力的胶粘密封剂来密封水槽下漏水的管道，防止进一步的漏水损害。

material substance building