soil
English → Chinese
noun//sɔɪl//
(农业/地质) 土壤:地球表面由沙石和有机物组成的、用于植物生长的物质
The volcanic soil on this island is incredibly fertile and perfect for growing grapes.
(Chinese) 这座岛上的火山土壤极其肥沃,非常适合种植葡萄。
Before planting the seeds, you must mix some organic fertilizer into the dry soil.
(Chinese) 在播种之前,你必须在干燥的土壤中混入一些有机肥料。
verb//sɔɪl//
(行为) 弄脏:使某物变脏,尤其是指衣物或名誉受损
Be careful not to soil your white dress while you are playing in the garden.
(Chinese) 在花园玩耍时,小心不要弄脏你的白裙子。
The scandal threatened to soil the politician's reputation just weeks before the election.
(Chinese) 这场丑闻威胁要在选举前几周抹黑这位政治家的名誉。
Entry ID: en:zh:soil · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary