slough

US /slʌf/
UK /slʌf/
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沼泽, 泥潭

a swamp or shallow lake system, especially one forming part of a river or other drainage system

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The boat got stuck in the muddy slough.
船陷在泥泞的沼泽里了。
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Wildlife thrives in the peaceful slough.
野生动物在宁静的沼泽中繁衍生息。
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蜕皮, 脱落

(of a snake or other animal) cast off or shed (a skin)

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The snake began to slough its old skin.
蛇开始蜕掉旧皮。
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Dead cells slough off the skin regularly.
死细胞会定期从皮肤上脱落。
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