swamp
复数形式
swamps
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沼泽, 湿地
an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet
- The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles.
沼泽里充满了多样的野生动物,从鳄鱼到苍鹭和乌龟。
- Cypress trees with their distinctive knees dotted the murky waters of the swamp, creating an eerie yet beautiful landscape.
带有独特膝盖的柏树点缀着沼泽的浑浊水域,创造出一种诡异而美丽的景观。
- The swamp's ecosystem played a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for numerous species of birds and amphibians.
沼泽的生态系统在过滤水和为众多鸟类和两栖动物提供栖息地方面发挥了关键作用。
- Explorers traversed the swamp carefully, navigating through dense vegetation and muddy terrain.
探险者们小心翼翼地穿过沼泽,在茂密的植被和泥泞的地形中穿行。
- Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery.
当地民间传说常常讲述潜伏在沼泽深处的神秘生物的故事,为其增添了魅力和神秘感。
同义词:
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a state overwhelmed by difficulties, responsibilities, or complexity
- She was stuck in a swamp of paperwork at the office.
- The company found itself in a financial swamp after the failed merger.
- He navigated a swamp of conflicting regulations during the project.
- The team was in a swamp of uncertainty after the leadership change.
- Balancing family and work left her in a swamp of obligations.