Detritus
01
碎屑, 废物
waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter
例子
The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter.
森林地面上覆盖着碎屑，包括落叶、小树枝和腐烂的植物物质。
Ocean currents carried plastic detritus to remote beaches, causing environmental concerns.
洋流将塑料碎屑带到偏远的海滩，引起了环境问题。
02
loose, broken-down material, such as stone fragments, sand, or silt, worn away from rocks
例子
The riverbed was covered with detritus from upstream cliffs.
Geologists studied the detritus to understand erosion patterns.
