humus
US /ˈhjuː.məs/
UK /ˈhjuː.məs/
名詞
腐殖質
a dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays. It is a key component of fertile soil.
範例:
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Adding plenty of humus to the garden soil will improve its fertility.
在花園土壤中添加大量腐殖質將提高其肥力。
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Rich, dark soil is often a sign of high humus content.
肥沃、深色的土壤通常是腐殖質含量高的標誌。