soil

soil&+{1}
[sɔɪl]
n
the top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water, and airSee zonal soil See azonal soil See intrazonal soil See horizon See horizon
a type of this material having specific characteristics
loamy soil
land, country, or region
one's native soil
any place or thing encouraging growth or development
soil

soil&+{2}
[sɔɪl]
vb
to make or become dirty or stained
to pollute with sin or disgrace; sully; defile
he soiled the family honour by his cowardice
n
the state or result of soiling
refuse, manure, or excrement
soil

soil&+{3}
[sɔɪl]
vb
to feed (livestock) freshly cut green fodder either to fatten or purge them
- 习惯用语
- the soil life and work on a farm; land