"Bamboo" 的英语复数形式是 "bamboos". 它的词根来自印度语 "bambu", 后来被引入了英语.
例句:
The bamboos in the forest swayed gently in the wind. (森林里的竹子在风中轻轻摇晃)
Bamboos are a symbol of longevity and strength in Asian culture. (竹子在亚洲文化中象征着长寿和力量)
Bamboos are one of the fastest growing plants in the world. (竹子是世界上生长最快的植物之一)