Definitions
n. The earth in which plants grow.
土壤
v. To make something dirty.
弄脏
Example
She filled the pot with soil and planted seeds.
她往花盆里填了土，然后种下种子。
Intensive farming can damage soil quality, reducing the land's ability to support crops over time.
集约化农业可能损害土壤质量，逐渐降低土地种植作物的能力。
Collocations
- fertile soil
- soil erosion
- soil quality
- soil your clothes
Word family
- soiled (adj.)
- soilless (adj.)
Usage tip
土壤一般不可数；不同土质可用复数soils。
FAQ
- What does soil mean?
- The earth in which plants grow. To make something dirty.
- How is soil pronounced?
- UK /sɔɪl/, US /sɔɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
