Definitions
n. Small water drops forming on cool surfaces, especially overnight
露水
Example
Morning dew soaked my shoes as I crossed the lawn.
我穿过草坪时，晨露浸湿了我的鞋。
In some dry environments, plants collect dew on their leaves to supplement the limited water available in soil.
在一些干燥环境中，植物利用叶片收集露水，以补充土壤中有限的水分。
Collocations
- morning dew
- heavy dew
- covered in dew
Word family
- dewy (adj.)
Usage tip
dew通常不可数；一滴露水用a drop of dew。
FAQ
- What does dew mean?
- Small water drops forming on cool surfaces, especially overnight
- How is dew pronounced?
- UK /djuː/, US /duː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
