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moss

/mɒs/ · /mɔːs/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3401 in the learning path

苔藓

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Definitions

n. A small green plant growing in soft patches on damp surfaces.

苔藓

Example

Thick green moss covered the stones beside the stream.

溪边的石头上覆盖着厚厚的绿色苔藓。

Moss helps forest ecosystems retain moisture and provides a habitat for many tiny organisms.

苔藓有助于森林生态系统保持水分,并为许多微小生物提供栖息地。

Collocations

  • a patch of moss
  • thick moss
  • moss-covered rocks

Word family

  • mossy (adj.)

Usage tip

常作不可数名词;lichen指地衣,不等于moss。

FAQ

What does moss mean?
A small green plant growing in soft patches on damp surfaces.
How is moss pronounced?
UK /mɒs/, US /mɔːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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