the short hair that grows on a man's face if he has not shaved (= cut the hair) for a few days

With the back of his hand, he rubbed the stubble on his chin. 他用手背摩挲着下巴上长出来的胡茬。

the short stems left after a crop such as wheat has been cut

In the distance, a wisp of smoke rose from burning stubble. 远处，燃烧的麦茬升起一缕轻烟。