단풍나무속에 속하는 낙엽수 또는 관목으로, 잎이 갈라져 있고 날개 달린 씨앗과 가을의 선명한 색깔로 알려져 있다.
A deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Acer, known for its lobed leaves, winged seeds, and vibrant autumn colors.
예문:
"The Canadian flag features a prominent red maple leaf."
"We planted a sugar maple in the front yard hoping for brilliant fall foliage."
단풍나무에서 얻는 단단하고 옅은 색의 목재로, 가구, 바닥재, 악기 등에 자주 사용된다.
The hard, pale wood obtained from the maple tree, often used in furniture, flooring, and musical instruments.
예문:
"The basketball court was refinished with smooth, polished maple flooring."
"High-quality violins often have backs and sides made of figured maple for its acoustic properties."
"We chose maple cabinets for the kitchen because of their durability and light color."
설탕 단풍나무의 수액을 끓여 만든 달콤한 물질(주로 시럽이나 설탕) 또는 그 맛.
A sweet substance, usually syrup or sugar, made by boiling down the sap of the sugar maple tree; often used to describe the flavor of this substance.
예문:
"She drizzled rich maple over her stack of pancakes and bacon."
"The recipe called for maple sugar instead of white granulated sugar."