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漂绿

piāo lǜ
verb★Intermediate— to turn green
informal

To become green in color, often due to environmental pollution or algae growth.

工厂排放的污水让整条河漂绿了。

The factory's wastewater discharge turned the entire river green.

💡

Often used to describe environmental degradation or pollution.

Collocations

河水漂绿the river water turns green湖泊漂绿the lake turns green

Synonyms

变绿染绿

Antonyms

变清变透明

💡Pro Tip

Environmental Context

This phrase is often used to highlight pollution or ecological issues.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '漂' (to float or drift) and '绿' (green), describing a visual effect of water turning green.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in environmental contexts to describe water bodies turning green due to pollution or algae.

Word Breakdown

漂
to float or drift
root
+
绿
green
root
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