# mesquite ##### 词义 - 英：/meˈskiːt/； 美：/meˈskiːt/ - #词性/n 牧豆树(产于北美，常用以制烧烤用的木炭) ##### 例句 - The mesquite common on North American deserts in both tree and shrub forms , does not begin to grow above ground until its root system is completely developed , ensuring the plant a supply of moisture . - 牧豆树属植物不论是乔木和灌木，在北美沙漠中常常可见，在它根部系统完全生长发达到能保证提供充足的水分时才长出地面。 - He used his bowie knife and chopped down his father 's favourite mesquite tree . - 他用他的鲍伊猎刀砍倒了他父亲心爱的牧豆树。 - He said he was gonna go live with his parents up in mesquite . - 他说要回麦斯基德和父母一起住。