silt
US /sɪlt/
UK /sɪlt/
名词
淤泥, 泥沙
fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor
示例:
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The river deposited a thick layer of silt on the floodplain.
河流在洪泛区沉积了一层厚厚的淤泥。
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The dredging operation removed a large amount of silt from the harbor.
动词
淤积, 被泥沙堵塞
(of a river, harbor, or other body of water) become filled or choked with silt
示例:
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Over time, the reservoir began to silt up, reducing its capacity.
随着时间的推移，水库开始淤积，降低了其容量。
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The river mouth had silted up, making it difficult for boats to pass.
河口淤塞，使船只难以通过。