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mulch

UK /mʌltʃ/US /mʌltʃ/

词源

源自中古英语 'molsh'(意为‘松软的’),可能与古英语 'melsc'(‘腐烂的’)有关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 覆盖在土壤表面的有机物或无机物,如树叶、稻草或塑料薄膜,用于保持水分、抑制杂草和调节土壤温度。

“Spread a layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture.”

(在植物周围铺一层覆盖物以保持水分。)

“Organic mulch like wood chips improves soil fertility over time.”

(像木屑这样的有机覆盖物会逐渐提高土壤肥力。)

同义词:ground cover, compost, leaf mold

verb

❶ 将覆盖物铺在土壤表面,通常是为了园艺或农业目的,如保湿或防杂草。

“We need to mulch the flower beds before the dry season starts.”

(我们需要在旱季开始前给花坛铺上覆盖物。)

“He mulched the tree roots with shredded bark.”

(他用碎树皮覆盖了树根。)

同义词:cover, layer, spread

常见短语

organic mulch — 由天然材料制成的覆盖物,如树叶、草屑或堆肥,能分解并改善土壤结构。

“Using organic mulch is an eco-friendly way to nourish your garden.”

(使用有机覆盖物是滋养花园的环保方式。)

mulch mow — 一种草坪护理方法,将剪下的草屑留在原地作为天然肥料。

“Mulch mowing eliminates the need for bagging grass clippings.”

(覆盖割草法省去了收集草屑的步骤。)