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.