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alluvial plain

冲积平原,冲积层

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a level or gently sloping surface formed of sediments laid down by streams, generally during flooding.

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Examples

  • Tens of thousands of acres of new crops planted in the alluvial plain began to choke on the retch of the mines.

  • Yet, much like the fate that fell the first season, ratings just plain weren't good.

  • Thanks to the Atlanta case, they can now see another in plain sight.

  • Because holy hell was that bland, unfunny, uncomfortable, and just plain confusing.

  • The ground was fertile, with alluvial, or unconsolidated, soil.

  • It is already well known that there are oilrigs disguised in plain sight all over the city.

  • But what a magnificent plain is this we are entering upon: it is of immense extent.

  • A far-off volley rumbled over the plain, and a few birds stirred uneasily among the trees.

  • There are many more good dwellings on this plain than in the rural portion of Lower Italy.

  • The word of the law shall be fulfilled without a lie, and wisdom shall be made plain in the mouth of the faithful.

  • Here there is no question of emergency, or enemy pressure, or of haste; so much we see plain enough with our own eyes.