1796, from Latin humus "earth, soil," probably from humi "on the ground," from PIE *dhghem- "earth" (source also of Latin humilis "low;" see chthonic). Related: Humous (adj.).
雙語例句
1. Earthworms consume large amounts of soil, and produce a rich humus, perfect in texture.
蚯蚓吃下大量土壤，排出肥力豐富、物理結構理想的腐殖質。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The lack of humus and the excessive leaching make this soil almost useless for agricultural purpose.
缺少腐殖質和過度淋濾使這種土壤對農業幾乎無用.
來自辭典例句
3. Humus is dead, decaying organic matter. NOT inorganic fertilizer.
腐殖質是已死的 、 腐爛中的有機物質. 而不是無機肥料.
來自互聯網
4. The rendzina is rich in lime and has an upper humus horizon.
其富含有石灰和較高量的腐殖質.
來自互聯網
5. When the humus has been formed, plants can grow well in it.