understory
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)i/
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Simple Meaning
森林中生长在大树下的矮树和植物层。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“这片雨林的下层植被长满了蕨类植物和小树。”
“许多鸟类生活在林下层，因为那里可以避风。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The layer of plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest.
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understory layerunderstory plants