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driftwood

/ˈdrɪfˌtwʊd/

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1 · n.

pieces of wood carried onto shore by water

浮木；漂流木

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The children built a shelter from driftwood on the beach.
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孩子们用海滩上的漂流木搭起了一个棚子。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪfˌtwʊd/

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