What does manure mean?

Animal waste used to improve soil and help plants grow. To spread animal waste on land as fertilizer.

How is manure pronounced?

UK /məˈnjʊə/, US /məˈnʊr/.

/məˈnjʊə/ · /məˈnʊr/

CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5869 in the learning path

粪肥

n. Animal waste used to improve soil and help plants grow.

粪肥

v. To spread animal waste on land as fertilizer.

给土地施粪肥

The farmer spread manure around the young apple trees.

农民在幼小的苹果树周围撒上粪肥。

Using manure can improve soil fertility, but excessive application may pollute nearby rivers and groundwater.

施用粪肥可以提高土壤肥力，但过量施用可能污染附近河流和地下水。

名词通常不可数；fertilizer泛指肥料，范围更广。

What does manure mean?: Animal waste used to improve soil and help plants grow. To spread animal waste on land as fertilizer.
How is manure pronounced?: UK /məˈnjʊə/, US /məˈnʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.