"cactuses" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 仙人掌

Definition

“Cactuses”是“cactus”（仙人掌）的复数，指的是一种通常茎部粗壮、多刺、能在干旱环境中生长的植物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

英文中，“cactuses”和“cacti”都可以做为复数，但“cacti”在科学和正式场合更常见。日常表达时用“cactuses”也没问题。

Examples

There are many cactuses in the desert.

沙漠里有许多**仙人掌**。

My mom has three cactuses on the windowsill.

我妈妈窗台上有三棵**仙人掌**。

Cactuses do not need much water.

**仙人掌**不需要太多水。

Be careful—those cactuses have sharp spines!

小心——这些**仙人掌**有很尖的刺！

I can't believe how many different cactuses there are at the garden show.

我简直不敢相信花展上有这么多种类的**仙人掌**。

Some people say cactuses are perfect for busy people who forget to water their plants.

有些人说**仙人掌**很适合忙人或容易忘记给植物浇水的人。