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。