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/piːt/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
由枯死植物形成的深棕色土壤，常用作燃料或园艺用途。
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“他们用泥炭帮助花园土壤保持水分。”
“在一些国家，人们燃烧泥炭来取暖。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel.