The outer layers of tissue of woody roots and stems, consisting of the cork cambium and the tissues produced by it, such as cork.

周皮木质根或干的外层组织，包括软木形成层和形成层的产物，如软木。

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An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper.

塞子；栓子：用来填紧洞孔的物体，如软木塞或一团布；塞子。

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A buoyant device, such as a cork or polystyrene ring, for keeping a person afloat in water.

救生圈，救生衣：一种有浮力的装置，如软木或聚苯乙烯圈，用来使人能浮在水中。

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It is created when chlorine (used for purposes such as bleaching) comes into contact with moulds in the cork.

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Adding to cork's "green" image are recycling programs for wine stoppers established by airlines such as American, in its Admirals Club lounges, retailers such as Carrefour and Las Vegas casinos such as Aria.

WSJ: Cork's Popping Potential