Soil
01
土壤, 泥土
the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow
例子
The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth.
园丁们用堆肥丰富了土壤以改善植物生长。
She planted the flowers in the rich, dark soil of the garden.
她把花种在了花园里肥沃、黑暗的土壤中。
1.1
污垢, 污渍
The state of being dirty or covered with unclean substances, typically as a result of contact with dirt, grime, or other contaminants
例子
They removed the soil from the couch cushions after the messy party.
在混乱的派对之后，他们从沙发垫上清除了污垢。
She noticed a soil stain on her dress and tried to clean it off.
她注意到裙子上有一块污渍，并试图将其清理掉。
02
领土, 国土
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state, often referring to land within a country's borders
例子
Foreign troops were not allowed to set foot on the nation 's soil.
外国军队不被允许踏上国家的土地。
The refugees sought asylum on friendly soil.
难民们在友好的土地上寻求庇护。
to soil
01
弄脏, 玷污
to make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt
例子
He was careful not to soil his shoes when walking through the garden.
他小心翼翼地穿过花园，以免弄脏鞋子。
It is important to clean up any spills quickly to avoid soiling the floor.
迅速清理任何溢出物以避免弄脏地板很重要。
1.1
弄脏, 污染
to dirty something by defecating on or in it
例子
The dog soiled the carpet, and it had to be thoroughly cleaned.
狗把地毯弄脏了，必须彻底清洗。
The bird soiled the windowsill, leaving a mess behind.
那只鸟弄脏了窗台，留下了一片狼藉。
词汇树
subsoil
undersoil
soil
