Definitions
n. A farm tool that turns soil before crops are planted
犁
v. To turn soil with a plough before planting
犁地；耕地
Example
The farmer pulled an old plough from the shed.
农民从棚里拖出了一把旧犁。
Farmers who plough steep slopes too frequently may increase soil erosion and reduce long-term agricultural productivity.
过于频繁地耕作陡坡的农民可能会加剧水土流失，并降低长期农业生产力。
Collocations
- plough a field
- a horse-drawn plough
- plough through
Word family
- ploughing (n.)
- ploughman (n.)
Usage tip
美式拼作plow；两种拼写都读/plaʊ/。
FAQ
- What does plough mean?
- A farm tool that turns soil before crops are planted To turn soil with a plough before planting
- How is plough pronounced?
- UK /plaʊ/, US /plaʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
