n.软质木，软木(如松木)

原形：softwood复数：softwoods

The house is primarily constructed using softwood timber, which keeps the costs down.
这所房子主要用软木建造，这样可以降低成本。
Softwood pellets are a popular choice for pellet stoves due to their high heat output and low cost.
软木颗粒因其高热输出和低成本，是颗粒炉的热门选择。
Pine is a common softwood used in furniture manufacturing because of its ease of machining.
松木是一种常见的软木，因其易于加工而常用于家具制造。
The carpenter prefers to use softwood for the framing because it's lightweight and easy to work with.
木匠更喜欢使用软木做框架，因为它轻便且易于操作。
Softwood trees, such as spruce and fir, are typically faster-growing than hardwoods.
诸如云杉和冷杉等软木树通常比硬木长得快。
The difference between softwood and hardwood lies not in their actual hardness but in their botanical origin.
软木和硬木之间的区别不在于它们的实际硬度，而在于它们的植物学起源。
For carving intricate details, many artisans opt for basswood, a softwood known for its fine, even grain.
为了雕刻复杂的细节，许多工匠选择椴木，这是一种以其细腻均匀的纹理而闻名的软木。
The softwood panels were treated with a preservative to protect against rot and insect damage.
软木板经过防腐处理，以防腐烂和虫害。
In construction, softwoods are often used for temporary structures like scaffolding due to their affordability.
在建筑中，由于价格实惠，软木常用于脚手架等临时结构。
Despite its name, softwood can still be quite durable when properly treated and maintained.
尽管名字叫软木，但经过适当处理和维护后，它仍然可以非常耐用。