lime
/laɪm; laɪm/ n[U]
1 (also `quicklime) whitesubstance (calcium oxide) obtained by heating limestone,used in making cement and mortar and as a fertilizer 石灰.
2 = birdlime (bird). lime, v [Tn]
treat (fields, etc) with lime to improve the soil 给（田地等）施石灰（以改进土壤）.
lime / laɪm; laɪm/ (also `lime-tree, linden) n tree with smooth heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers 椴树（乔木, 叶光滑呈心形, 花黄, 有香味）.
lime / laɪm; laɪm/ n
1 [C] (tree bearing) round fruit like a lemon but smaller and more acid 酸橙树, 酸橙（比柠檬小但更酸）.
2 [U] (also lime green) yellowish-green colour of this fruit 酸橙绿色; 淡黄绿色.