arable
/ˈærəbəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5946 in the learning path
可耕的；种植作物的
Definitions
adj. Suitable for or used for growing crops.
可耕的；种植作物的
Example
The family grows potatoes on a small arable field.
这家人在一小块耕地上种土豆。
Rapid urban expansion is reducing the amount of arable land available for food production in many regions.
在许多地区，城市的快速扩张正在减少可用于粮食生产的耕地面积。
Collocations
- arable land
- arable farming
- arable crops
Synonyms
- cultivable
Antonyms
- uncultivable
Usage tip
常修饰land；强调可种作物，不指单纯放牧用地。
FAQ
- What does arable mean?
- Suitable for or used for growing crops.
- How is arable pronounced?
- UK /ˈærəbəl/, US /ˈærəbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
