branch
复数形式
branches
1
分行, 分支机构
a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area
- The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.
该银行在市中心开设了一家新的分行，以更好地服务其不断增长的客户群。
- The clothing retailer has several branches across the country, each offering a wide selection of fashion items.
这家服装零售商在全国有几家分店，每家都提供多种时尚单品。
- The company's branch in New York handles all the east coast operations and customer service inquiries.
该公司在纽约的分支机构处理所有东海岸业务和客户服务咨询。
- She was promoted to manager of the local branch after working there for five years.
她在那里工作了五年后，被提升为当地分店的经理。
- The restaurant chain has expanded rapidly, now having multiple branches in major cities worldwide.
这家餐厅连锁店迅速扩张，现在在全球主要城市拥有多个分店。
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2
树枝
a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
- The children climbed the sturdy branch of the oak tree, enjoying the view from high up.
孩子们爬上了橡树坚固的树枝，享受着高处的景色。
- She carefully pruned the overgrown branches to maintain the tree’s shape and health.
她仔细修剪了过度生长的树枝，以保持树的形状和健康。
- The storm caused several branches to fall from the trees in the backyard, creating a mess to clean up.
风暴导致后院的树上掉下了几根树枝，造成了一片需要清理的混乱。
- The bird built a nest on a high branch, safe from most predators and offering a good vantage point.
鸟在高高的树枝上筑巢，远离大多数捕食者，提供了一个很好的观察点。
- They used a branch to hang the bird feeder, making it accessible to the backyard wildlife.
他们用一根树枝挂鸟食器，使其对后院的野生动物来说易于接近。
3
分支, 世系
a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors
- The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom hadn't seen each other in decades.
这次团聚汇集了大家庭的每一个分支，其中一些人已经几十年没见面了。
- The Smith family has a long lineage, with each branch tracing back to a common ancestor who immigrated in the 1800s.
史密斯家族有着悠久的血统，每个分支都可以追溯到19世纪移民的共同祖先。
- Each branch of the family contributed stories and photographs to the comprehensive family history book.
家族的每个分支都为这本全面的家族史书贡献了故事和照片。
- The genealogist discovered that their branch of the family had migrated westward during the early 20th century.
系谱学家发现他们家族的分支在20世纪初向西迁移了。
- Although they belonged to different branches of the family, the cousins maintained close relationships throughout their lives.
尽管他们属于家族的不同分支，表兄弟姐妹们一生都保持着密切的关系。
4
an extension or projection resembling an arm in shape or function
- The sculpture's branches gave it a human-like form.
- Coral reefs extend branches into the clear water.
- The branches of the candelabrum supported flickering candles.
- Ice formed delicate branches along the windowpane.
- Lightning shot out branches across the night sky.
5
支流, 分流
a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part
- The canoe drifted down a quiet branch of the river, away from the bustling main channel.
独木舟沿着河流的一个安静支流漂流而下，远离繁忙的主河道。
- The fishermen preferred the branch of the river, where the water was calmer and teemed with fish.
渔民们更喜欢河流的支流，那里的水更平静，鱼也更多。
- During the flood, the branch of the river swelled, inundating the surrounding fields.
洪水期间，河的支流膨胀，淹没了周围的田野。
- We followed the narrow branch of the river until it led us to a secluded, picturesque waterfall.
我们沿着河流的狭窄支流前行，直到它把我们带到一个僻静、风景如画的瀑布。
- The bridge spanned the branch of the river, providing a scenic view of the surrounding landscape.
这座桥横跨河流的支流，提供了周围风景如画的景色。
6
a result or offshoot arising naturally from an existing development or source
- The new division is a branch of the parent company.
- The branch of research grew from earlier discoveries.
- The charity formed a branch focused on education.
- This research is a branch of earlier theoretical work.
- The project grew into a separate branch within the organization.
7
分支, 岔路
a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path
A branch is a smaller road or path that splits off from a main road or trail. It typically serves as a secondary route and may lead to a less traveled or less important location. Branches can be found in both rural and urban areas, offering access to neighborhoods, small towns, or specific destinations. While not as frequently used as the main roads, branches play an important role in providing alternative routes and connecting different areas.
- We took a left turn onto a narrow branch off the highway, leading us to a scenic route through the mountains.
我们左转上了高速公路的一条狭窄支路，带领我们穿过山脉的风景路线。
- The hiking trail splits into several branches, each leading to different parts of the forest.
远足小径分成几个分支，每个分支通向森林的不同部分。
- The old farmhouse was hidden away down a winding branch that few knew about.
那座老农舍隐藏在一条鲜为人知的蜿蜒小径尽头。
- Be careful not to miss the turn onto the dirt branch road; it's easy to overlook.
小心不要错过转向泥土支路的转弯；很容易忽略。
- He preferred to explore the lesser-known branches of the national park, away from the crowded main trails.
他更喜欢探索国家公园里人迹罕至的分支，远离拥挤的主要小径。
8
分支, 部门
a subdivision of a larger system or concept
- Mathematics has many branches, including algebra and geometry.
数学有许多分支，包括代数和几何。
- She specializes in the branch of biology that studies marine life.
她专攻研究海洋生物的生物学分支。
- Philosophy is a broad field with several branches, like ethics and metaphysics.
哲学是一个广泛的领域，有多个分支，如伦理学和形而上学。
- The branch of linguistics she studied dealt with phonetics.
她研究的语言学分支涉及语音学。
- Computer science has diverse branches, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
计算机科学有多个分支，例如人工智能和网络安全。