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 bast /ˈbæst/
 樹的內皮,韌皮

 Bast n.
 1. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
 2. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.
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 bast
      n 1: strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of
           from various plants [syn: bast fiber]
      2: (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances
         (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists
         primarily of sieve tubes [syn: phloem]
      3: cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving
         power of the sun