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sediments

/ˈsɛdɪmənts/ /ˈsɛdəmənts/

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noun

沉淀物，沉积物。

A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.

Examples :

"The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."

尼罗河三角洲是由被冲刷下来并在河口沉积的泥沙构成的。

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verb

沉淀，沉积。

To deposit material as a sediment.

Examples :

"The river sediments mud and sand on the banks after the flood receded. "

洪水退去后，河水把泥沙沉积在了岸边。

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verb

沉淀，沉积。

To be deposited as a sediment.

Examples :

"The mud sediments at the bottom of the river after a heavy rain. "

大雨过后，泥土会在河底沉淀下来。

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