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unconsolidated

UK //ˌʌnkənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd//US //ˌʌnkənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'un-'(不) + 'consolidatus'(固结的),字面意思为“未固结的”。

adjective

❶ 指物质或材料未经过压实或固结,处于松散、不紧密的状态,常见于地质学描述土壤、沉积物等。

“The unconsolidated sand made it difficult to build a stable foundation.”

(松散的沙子使得建造稳固的地基变得困难。)

“Unconsolidated sediments are easily eroded by wind and water.”

(未固结的沉积物容易被风和水侵蚀。)

同义词:loose, uncompacted, friable

常见短语

unconsolidated material — 指未经过压实或固结的物质,通常用于描述地质或工程中的松散材料。

“The construction crew had to remove the unconsolidated material before laying the foundation.”

(施工队在铺设地基之前必须移除松散的物料。)