The deadliest plant in the world is the castor bean plant. 世界上最致命的植物是蓖麻子豆。
One was filled with petrol, one with castor oil and one with vinegar. 一个瓶子装满汽油,一个瓶子装满蓖麻油,还有一个(子)满醋。
One was filled with kerosene, one with castor oil, and one with vinegar. 一只瓶子装满煤油,一只瓶子装满蓖麻油,一只瓶子装满醋。
castor
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a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
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a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar
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a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
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a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)
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type genus of the Castoridae: beavers
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Castor \Cast"or\, n. See {Caster}, a small wheel.
Castor \Cas"tor\, n. [L.] (Astron.) the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.
Castor \Cas"tor\, Castorite \Cas"tor*ite\, n. [The minerals castor and pollux were so named because found together on the island of Elba. See {Castor and Pollux}.] (Min.) A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba.
Castor \Cas"tor\, n. [L. castor the beaver, Gr. ?; of uncertain origin.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See {Beaver}.
2. Castoreum. See {Castoreum}.
3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.
I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. --Sir W. Scott.
4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
Beaver \Bea"ver\, n. [OE. bever, AS. beofer, befer; akin to D. bever, OHG. bibar, G. biber, Sw. b["a]fver, Dan. b[ae]ver, Lith. bebru, Russ. bobr', Gael. beabhar, Corn. befer, L. fiber, and Skr. babhrus large ichneumon; also as an adj., brown, the animal being probably named from its color. [root]253. See {Brown}.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) An amphibious rodent, of the genus {Castor}.
Note: It has palmated hind feet, and a broad, flat tail. It is remarkable for its ingenuity in constructing its lodges or ``houses,'' and dams across streams. It is valued for its fur, and for the material called {castor}, obtained from two small bags in the groin of the animal. The European species is {Castor fiber}, and the American is generally considered a variety of this, although sometimes called {Castor Canadensis}.
2. The fur of the beaver.
3. A hat, formerly made of the fur of the beaver, but now usually of silk.
A brown beaver slouched over his eyes. --Prescott.
4. Beaver cloth, a heavy felted woolen cloth, used chiefly for making overcoats.
5. A man's beard. [PJC]
6. The hair on a woman's pubic area; -- vulgar. [vulgar slang] [PJC]
7. A woman; -- vulgar and offensive. [vulgar slang] [PJC]
8. A person who works enthusiastically and diligently; -- used especially in the phrase {eager beaver}. [informal] [PJC]
{Beaver rat} (Zo["o]l.), an aquatic ratlike quadruped of Tasmania ({Hydromys chrysogaster}).
{Beaver skin}, the furry skin of the beaver.
{Bank beaver}. See under 1st {Bank}.
Besides being a huge exporter of agricultural products, the United States also is one of the biggest importers. Even castor oil and feathers are on the list, says the Agriculture Department.
Isn't it better to bring our message across with a smile and a little fun so that it is well remembered than to demand that the nation swallow a lecture coated in castor oil in the name of "dignity"?
FKI, the electrical engineering and electronic components group, yesterday announced a 38 per cent rise in profits and the acquisition of Rhombus, a German castor manufacturer, for Pounds 25.8m. Pre-tax profits increased from Pounds 38m to Pounds 52.3m.
This antibody is fused with a potent toxin known as ricin A, prepared from the castor bean. Together, the two halves of CD5 Plus are designed to target and kill the destructive cells, sparing surrounding healthy tissue.