mildew
英 /ˈmɪldjuː/ 美 /ˈmɪlduː/
- n. 霉；霉菌；霉病A thin fungal growth on damp surfaces or plants.
- v. 发霉；使发霉Develop mildew, or cause something to develop mildew.
We found mildew on the bathroom ceiling after our holiday.
度假回来后，我们发现浴室天花板发霉了。
Improved ventilation in poorly maintained housing can limit mildew growth and create healthier living conditions for residents.
改善维护不善的住房中的通风状况，可以抑制霉菌生长，为居民创造更健康的居住环境。
搭配
powdery mildew 白粉病mildew growth 霉菌生长prevent mildew 防霉
辨析提示
作名词通常不可数，常指潮湿表面的霉或植物霉病。
词族
mildewed (adj.)
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