branches
US /ˈbræn.tʃɪz/
UK /ˈbrɑːntʃ.ɪz/
复数名词
1.
树枝, 枝条
woody extensions growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub
示例:
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The bird built its nest on one of the highest branches.
鸟把巢筑在最高的树枝上。
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Strong winds broke several branches off the old oak tree.
强风折断了老橡树的几根树枝。
2.
分行, 分公司
local offices or stores belonging to a large company or organization
示例:
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The bank has several branches across the city.
这家银行在全市有几家分行。
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Our company is planning to open new branches next year.
我们公司计划明年开设新的分公司。
3.
分支, 部门
divisions or subdivisions of a larger system or subject
示例:
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Biology has many branches, such as botany and zoology.
生物学有许多分支，例如植物学和动物学。
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The government has three main branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
政府有三个主要分支：立法、行政和司法。