cork; corkwood
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Meanings
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cork; corkwood; the outer bark of the cork oak
Refers specifically to the lightweight, elastic outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), harvested for use in wine stoppers, insulation, flooring, and soundproofing materials. Distinguished from regular wood by its cellular structure containing air-filled compartments.
Zhè这
gè个
jiǔ酒
píng瓶
yòng用
de的
shì是
tiān天
rán然
ruǎn软
mù木
sāi塞
。
This wine bottle uses a natural cork stopper.
Wǒ我
jiā家
pū铺
de的
shì是
ruǎn软
mù木
dì地
bǎn板
，
jiǎo脚
gǎn感
hěn很
shū舒
fu服
。
My home has cork flooring; it feels very comfortable underfoot.
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Ruǎn软
mù木
jù具
yǒu有
liáng良
hǎo好
de的
gé隔
yīn音
hé和
gé隔
rè热
xìng性
néng能
。
Cork has excellent soundproofing and heat insulation properties.