soil
🇬🇧 UK/sɒil/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSGREB1
Definitions
n.
The top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of minerals and organic matter, in which plants grow
土壤,泥土;国土,领土
v.
To make dirty; to stain or tarnish
弄脏;玷污,败坏(名誉)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsoilother
=soil
Common Collocations
- 1.fertile soil肥沃的土壤
- 2.soil erosion水土流失
- 3.native soil故土,本国领土
- 4.topsoil表层土
Example Sentences
- 1.
Rich, fertile soil is essential for growing healthy crops.
- 2.
The soldiers were proud to defend their native soil against the invaders.
- 3.
Gardeners often add compost to improve the quality of the soil.