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 English
soilother
=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.

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