cactus
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkæk.təs/ us/ˈkæk.təs/ cacti uk/ˈkæk.taɪ / us/ˈkæk.taɪ / cactuses
仙人掌
any of many types of desert plant, usually with sharp spines (= long points) and thick stems for storing water
The only thing that grows here is an occasional sage bush or cactus.
Spectacular giant cacti stand on the hillside.
- More examples
- Probably the most famous desert plant is the cactus.
- The courtyards of the house are full of cactuses and cages of tropical birds.
- This volcanic mountain is the home of cacti, lizards, and flightless birds that have become extinct everywhere else on earth.
- The restaurant is painted in colourful shades and decorated with cacti and other Mexican symbols.