alluvial
/əˈluːviəl/
CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7264 in the learning path
冲积的
Definitions
adj. formed from soil or sand deposited by flowing water
冲积的
Example
Our vegetables grow well in the rich alluvial soil.
我们的蔬菜在肥沃的冲积土中长势良好。
Alluvial plains often support intensive agriculture because rivers deposit fertile sediment across these lowland areas.
冲积平原通常有利于集约农业，因为河流会在这些低地沉积肥沃的泥沙。
Collocations
- alluvial soil
- alluvial deposits
- alluvial plain
Word family
- alluvium (n.)
Usage tip
常修饰soil、plain、deposits，强调流水沉积形成。
FAQ
- What does alluvial mean?
- formed from soil or sand deposited by flowing water
- How is alluvial pronounced?
- UK /əˈluːviəl/, US /əˈluːviəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
