sediment
US /ˈsed.ə.mənt/
UK /ˈsed.ə.mənt/
名词
1.
沉淀物, 泥沙
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs
示例:
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There was a thick layer of sediment at the bottom of the old wine bottle.
旧酒瓶底部有一层厚厚的沉淀物。
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The river carries a lot of sediment downstream.
这条河向下游输送了大量的泥沙。
2.
沉积物, 沉积岩
rock formed from consolidated clay, mud, or sand
示例:
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Geologists study the layers of sediment to understand Earth's history.
地质学家研究沉积物层以了解地球历史。
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The fossil was found embedded in ancient marine sediment.
这块化石是在古代海洋沉积物中发现的。
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