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near-surface

UK/nɪə(r)-'sɜːfɪs/US

Definitions

adj.

Relating to the area just below or at a surface, e.g. the earth's surface

近地表的;接近表面的

Root Breakdown

Native English
nearroot
+
-connector
+
sur-over, above
+
facemake, do
=near-surface

near + surface (sur- 'over' + face): close to the surface, just at or below the top layer.

Root fac still carries 273 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.near-surface deposits近地表沉积物
  • 2.near-surface temperature近地表温度
  • 3.near-surface layer近地表层

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The survey mapped near-surface deposits of copper ore.

  • 2.

    Near-surface air temperature rose sharply at noon.

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