Fen Meaning in English
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释义
A fen is a type of wetland that is flat, low-lying, and has waterlogged, peaty soil, usually with grasses and reeds.
用法与细微差别
'Fen' is an ecological term mainly used in British English and environmental science, less common in daily American English. It is more specific than 'swamp' or 'marsh', describing wetlands with mineral-rich, neutral to alkaline water. Usually used in scientific, geographic, or natural history contexts.
例句
A fen is a kind of wetland.
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Many rare plants grow in the fen.
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The birds built their nest in the fen.
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We had to wear boots because the fen was muddy and wet.
natural
Scientists study the water in the fen to learn about its ecosystem.
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Walking across the fen was harder than we thought—it was almost like quicksand!
natural