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Grafted Meaning in English

word · lemma: graft

ˈɡɹæftɪd
GRAFT-id
ɡɹˈɑːftɪd
GRAAF-tid

释义

Joined or attached a piece of one plant to another so that they grow together; also sometimes used when something is artificially added or combined.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in gardening, especially with fruit trees or roses. Can also be used metaphorically for ideas, tissues, or objects forced together. Passive form ("be grafted") is very common. Don't confuse with 'grift' (cheat).

例句

The branch was grafted onto the apple tree.

basic

The rose was grafted to grow stronger flowers.

basic

Tomatoes are often grafted to resist disease.

basic

Her ideas were grafted onto the original plan.

natural

The skin was grafted after the injury.

natural

The two companies’ cultures were grafted together after the merger.

natural