shrub

shrub — noun

IPA/ʃrʌb/
KK[ʃrˈʌb]IPA/ʃrʌb/
  • shrubsingular
  • shrubsplural

1. a medium-height woody garden plant with multiple stems that branch from near the

1.名詞B1
釋義

a medium-height woody garden plant with multiple stems that branch from near the ground, usually shorter than a full-sized tree and often grown for decoration or as a hedge

例句

Christopher trimmed the overgrown shrub into a neat round ball by the front door.

trim + an overgrown shrub

Flowering shrubs along the fence attract bees and butterflies every spring.

flowering shrub

同義詞
  • bush

    more general term for low woody plants, often wild rather than planted

  • hedge plant

    refers specifically to shrubs grown closely together to form a barrier

  • shrubbery

    a collective noun for a group of shrubs, or an area planted with them

反義詞
  • tree

    larger woody plant with one main trunk that grows taller than a shrub

用法筆記

Often used interchangeably with 'bush', though gardeners sometimes distinguish shrubs as smaller or more deliberately cultivated than bushes.

常見錯誤

❌I planted a small shrub tree in the backyard.
✅I planted a small shrub in the backyard.
💡A shrub is a type of plant, not a kind of tree.
❌The shrub is taller than the house.
✅The shrub is shorter than the tree.
💡Shrubs are typically shorter than trees.

shrub — noun

IPA/ʃɹˈʌb/
KK[ʃrˈʌb]IPA/ʃrˈʌb/

1. a sweet alcoholic beverage created by blending fruit juice with distilled spirit

1.名詞B2
釋義

a sweet alcoholic beverage created by blending fruit juice with distilled spirits such as rum or brandy, sweetened with sugar, and typically served cold

例句

Heloísa served chilled peach shrub in small glasses at the summer garden party.

Lan mixed a batch of shrub using fresh raspberries, brown sugar, and dark rum.

mix a batch of shrub

同義詞
  • fruit cordial

    a sweet, concentrated fruit syrup often diluted with water, which may or may not contain alcohol

  • sirop

    a French term for sweet fruit syrup used in drinks, similar in texture and sweetness

常見錯誤

❌This shrub tastes sour like vinegar.' (referring to the sweet alcoholic drink)
✅This shrub tastes sweet and fruity.
💡The alcoholic shrub is sweetened with sugar and fruit juice, not made with vinegar.
❌I drank a glass of shrub and got drunk.
✅I drank a glass of shrub
💡it is a sweet fruity drink that contains alcohol.' — Clarify that alcoholic shrub contains rum or brandy and should be consumed in moderation.

2. a tangy sweet-and-sour syrup prepared by soaking fruit or herbs in a blend of wa

2.名詞C1
釋義

a tangy sweet-and-sour syrup prepared by soaking fruit or herbs in a blend of water, vinegar, and sugar, commonly used as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails

例句

Tariq made a tangy shrub with apple cider vinegar, ginger, and honey.

Sana added a splash of herb-infused shrub to the gin for extra depth and acidity.

a splash of shrub

同義詞
  • drinking vinegar

    a modern term for the same vinegar-and-fruit syrup, used interchangeably in cocktail recipes

  • switchel

    a similar traditional drink made with vinegar, water, and ginger, though usually less sweet and not fruit-based

用法筆記

This sense refers to a vinegar-based syrup popular in modern cocktail culture and is distinct from sense 2, which is an alcoholic drink. The vinegar shrub is sweet and sour, not alcoholic on its own.

常見錯誤

❌Vinegar shrub will make you drunk.
✅Vinegar shrub is non-alcoholic
💡it is a sweet-and-sour syrup made from vinegar, not strong alcohol.' — The vinegar-based shrub contains no alcohol and is used as a flavoring, not a beverage on its own.
❌I added shrub to my tea like sugar.
✅I added shrub to my cocktail for a tangy flavor.
💡Shrub (vinegar-based) is designed for drinks like cocktails or sparkling water, not for hot tea.