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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

palm

英  [pɑːm]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • palms

    1. [C 可数名词] 棕榈树

    A palm or a palm tree is a tree that grows in hot countries. It has long leaves growing at the top, and no branches.

    双语例句

    例：

    golden sands and swaying palms.

    金色的沙滩和摇曳的棕榈树。

    2. [C 可数名词] 手掌

    The palm of your hand is the inside part of your hand, between your fingers and your wrist.

    双语例句

    例：

    Dornberg slapped the table with the palm of his hand.

    多恩伯格用手掌拍了一下桌子。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • in the palm of one's hand

    1. 在（某人的）掌控之中

    If you have someone or something in the palm of your hand, you have control over them.

    双语例句

    例：

    Johnson thought he had the board of directors in the palm of his hand.

    约翰逊以为他已把董事会控制在他的掌中。

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