
好词典

源自古英语'mersc',与古高地德语'marsc'同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语'*mariskaz',意为'沼泽地'。
❶ 指低洼潮湿的土地,常年或季节性被水覆盖,常见于河流入海口或湖泊边缘,生长着芦苇等湿地植物。
“The birds built their nests in the marshes near the river.”
(鸟儿们在河边的沼泽地里筑巢。)
“The marshes are home to many rare species of plants and animals.”
(沼泽地是许多稀有动植物的家园。)
salt marshes — 指沿海地区受潮汐影响的盐碱沼泽,常见于河口地带,具有独特的生态系统。
“The salt marshes along the coast are important habitats for migratory birds.”
(沿海的盐沼是候鸟的重要栖息地。)