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scums

/skʌmz/

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noun

浮渣，浮沫

A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

Examples :

"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."

在冶炼过程中，浮渣会浮到表面，然后由冶炼工人移除。

material substance chemistry

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noun

浮渣，水藻。

A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

Examples :

"These organisms form scum in large quantities."

这些微生物大量繁殖，形成水面上厚厚的一层浮渣.

environment plant nature biology organism ecology

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noun

浮渣, 污垢

The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Examples :

"The plumber warned us about the thick scums floating on top of the septic tank, explaining that they needed to be professionally removed. "

水管工警告我们化粪池顶部漂浮着厚厚的浮渣，并解释说这些需要专业清理。

substance environment

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noun

精液, 阴精

(chiefly US) semen

body sex physiology

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noun

人渣, 败类

A reprehensible person or persons.

Examples :

"People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."

把用完的笔拿去卖的人，简直是人渣，彻头彻尾的社会败类。

person character moral negative attitude society