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sumac

/ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/

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noun

漆树, 盐肤木

Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).

Examples :

"The gardener planted a row of sumac along the back fence for its vibrant red autumn leaves. "

园丁在后院篱笆边种了一排漆树，因为它的秋叶会变成鲜艳的红色。

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noun

漆树，盐肤木。

Dried and chopped-up leaves and stems of a plant of the genus Rhus, particularly the tanner's sumac (see sense 1), used for dyeing and tanning leather or for medicinal purposes.

Examples :

"The leatherworker used sumac to dye the new footballs for the school team. "

这位皮革匠用盐肤木给学校足球队的足球染色。

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noun

漆树，盐肤木

A sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac.

Examples :

"We sprinkled sumac on the hummus to give it a tangy, lemony flavor. "

我们在鹰嘴豆泥上撒了盐肤木粉，让它带上了酸爽的柠檬风味。

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verb

鞣制，用盐肤木鞣制。

To apply a preparation of sumac to (an object), for example, to a piece of leather to tan it.

Examples :

"The craftsman will sumac the leather today to give it a rich, reddish-brown color and make it more durable. "

今天工匠将会用盐肤木鞣制这张皮革，使其呈现出浓郁的红棕色，并使其更加耐用。

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