tea tree
noun uk/ˈtiː ˌtriː/ us/ˈtiː ˌtriː/
[ C ]澳洲茶树
an Australian plant with leaves that produce a pale oil used for its strong, pleasant smell, or as a medicine
The Aborigines have been using the oil obtained from the tea tree to treat insect bites for around 40,000 years. 原住民使用从茶树中获得的油来治疗昆虫叮咬已有约4万年的历史。
[ U ]茶树油
→ tea tree oil
Natural medications like tea tree are gaining popularity. 茶树油等天然药物越来越受欢迎。
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- The tea tree is notable for its essential oil, which is both anti-fungal and antibiotic.
- Tea tree is a flowering tree with long, slender leaves that tends to grow near water.
- Tea tree, lavender, and eucalyptus are all appropriate to use on cuts and scratches.