the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles
泥土,土壤。
the territory of a particular nation
国土;领土
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the stationing of US troops on Japanese soil .美国军队在日本领土上的驻扎。
make dirty
弄脏,弄污
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he might soil his expensive suit 他可能会弄污他昂贵的西装
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[as adj.
soiled ]a soiled T-shirt .一件被弄脏的T恤衫。
(especially of a child, patient, or pet)make dirty by defecating in or on
(尤指小孩、病人、宠物)排泄大便而弄脏。
〈喻〉 玷污;败坏
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what good is there in soiling your daughter's reputation? 玷污你女儿的名声有什么好处?
waste matter, especially sewage containing excrement
污秽(尤指含粪便的污水)。参见<Bold>NIGHT SOIL</Bold>.
[count noun]
〈古〉 污点;污记。
〈罕〉 喂(牛)青饲料(原指使它们排出积粪)。
"late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, perhaps representing Latin