土壤

Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals.

体制中存在的缺陷为金融丑闻的出现提供了土壤。

The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks.

切忌土壤过涝，尤其在最初几周。

The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines.

索米尔周围的白垩质土壤出产著名的安茹葡萄酒。

Incorporating organic material into chalky soils will reduce the alkalinity.

在白垩质土壤中添加有机物可降低其碱性。

Some soils are actually too alkaline for certain plant life.

有些土壤其实碱性过强，不利于某些植物生长。

Regular forking of beds and borders relieves the compaction caused by rain.

时常翻动一下花圃和草坪四周会让被雨水压紧的土壤松动松动。

If the soil dries out the plants may bolt.

如果土壤过干，植株可能会过早结实。

Nitrates are chemicals that occur naturally in water and the soil.

硝酸盐是水和土壤中自然存在的化学物质。

If the soil is allowed to dry out the tree could die.

如果任由土壤变干，这棵树可能会枯死。

This leaves fertile soil unprotected and prone to erosion.

这会让肥沃的土壤暴露在外，使其容易受到侵蚀。

The soil drains freely and slugs aren't a problem.

土壤排水畅通，鼻涕虫就不会造成什么麻烦。

Keep the soil moist. That way, the seedling will flourish.

保持土壤湿润，那样幼苗就能茁壮成长。

They are grown on the hillsides in full sun, without much water.

它们被种植在阳光充足、土壤水分不多的山坡上。

When the soil is dry, more moisture is lost from the plant.

土壤干燥时，植物会流失更多的水分。

The water slowly drained away, down through the porous soil.

水慢慢流走了，渗入了疏松的土壤。