tendril

'tendril

n. slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support

n. 卷须, 卷须状物

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tendril 来源于拉丁语 tendrilis，与tendere（拉伸）有关。可以理解为“伸展的小东西”，与植物的卷须形态相符。

例句

1. The vine's tendrils wrapped around the fence for support.

藤蔓的卷须缠绕在围栏上以获得支撑。

2. She carefully touched the delicate tendril of the plant.

她小心翼翼地触摸着植物那细腻的卷须。

3. The tendrils of the climbing plant reached towards the sunlight.

这株攀爬植物的卷须向阳光伸展。