枝叶 meaning in English
1.(枝子和叶子) branches and leaves
2.(琐碎的事情) nonessentials; minor details
Examples
- The trees arched over the river .
这些树的枝叶成圆弧形，遮覆河上。 - The branches and leaves are luxuriant but well-spaced .
枝叶扶疏。 - The land is too rank to grow corn .
土地过肥不宜种谷类（徒长枝叶，结实稀少）。 - Layer lime and garden clippings to make compost .
把石灰和修剪下的枝叶分层堆积做堆肥。 - Though rather lean in the stalks you be a green-leaved old man still .
你的老杆儿虽然枯啦，你这个老头儿，枝叶还青绿。