reed
n
1
(a) [C] (tall hollow stem of) any of various types of grass-like plants growing near water 芦苇(秆).
(b) [U] mass of such plants growing together 芦苇丛.
2 [C] strip of metal or cane that vibrates to produce sound in eg an oboe, a bassoon, or a clarinet 簧片(如双簧管、 低音管、 单簧管中的)
[attrib 作定语]
reed instruments 簧乐器. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page x.
3 (idm 习语) a broken reed => broken2.
Don't tie it to that old branch. I think it'll break. Tie it to the one on the right.
别把它绑在那根老树枝上。我想它会断的。把它绑在右边的树枝上。
Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa