Branch
01
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
例子
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。
02
树枝
a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
例子
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。
03
分支, 世系
a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors
例子
The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom had n'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。
04
an extension or projection resembling an arm in shape or function
例子
The sculpture 's branches gave it a human-like form.
Coral reefs extend branches into the clear water.
05
支流, 分流
a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part
例子
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。
06
a result or offshoot arising naturally from an existing development or source
例子
The new division is a branch of the parent company.
The branch of research grew from earlier discoveries.
07
分支, 岔路
a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path
例子
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。
08
分支, 部门
a subdivision of a larger system or concept
例子
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。
to branch
01
分叉, 分支
to divide into two or more separate paths or divisions
Intransitive
例子
The river branched into two smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.
河流在流经山谷时分叉成两条较小的溪流。
The hiking trail branched, giving hikers different route choices.
徒步小径分叉，为徒步者提供了不同的路线选择。
02
分枝, 分叉
to grow or extend new branches from the main trunk or stem of a tree or plant
Intransitive
例子
In spring, the apple tree begins to branch, producing delicate blossoms that will eventually yield fruit.
春天，苹果树开始分枝，开出最终会结果实的精致花朵。
After the storm, the damaged tree began to branch again, sprouting new growth from its remaining limbs.
风暴过后，受损的树木再次开始分枝，从剩余的枝条上长出新芽。
词汇树
branchial
branchless
branchlet
branch
