“檀香木”常见的英文表达是 sandalwood 。这个词既可以指檀香木这种植物本身,也可以指由檀香木制成的木材或相关制品。例如:
This piece of furniture is made of sandalwood.(这件家具是用檀香木做的。)
The scent of sandalwood fills the room.(檀香木的香气弥漫整个房间。)