limeKK [ˈlaɪm] ｜ /ˈlaɪm/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
the green acidic fruit of a lime tree
She squeezed a lime into her sparkling water to add a refreshing citrus flavor.
C1noun
a tree that produces limes
The lime tree in our backyard is full of ripe, juicy limes.
C1noun
a type of deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of yellowish flowers; several species of this tree produce valuable timber
The lumber company purchased a large plot of land filled with lime trees, as the timber produced from these trees is known to be of exceptionally high quality.
B2noun
a white powder used to produce calcium hydroxide
The construction worker mixed lime with water to create a paste for repairing the mortar joints.
石灰；生石灰
C2noun
a caustic substance made by heating limestone
The construction worker used lime to create a durable mortar for the brick wall.
B2noun
a sticky substance used to trap small birds, applied to small branches
The lime was smeared on the small branches to capture the birds.
黏鳥膠（捕鳥用）
C1verb
to apply birdlime to branches to trap birds
The orchard owner decided to lime the branches of the fruit trees to prevent birds from eating the ripe fruits.
B2verb
to cover with lime in order to promote growth
The gardener decided to lime the soil in the vegetable garden to improve the pH balance and encourage better plant growth.