clump
noun
verb
klʌmp
noun
1
a
group
of
trees,
bushes,
or
other
plants
growing
very
close
together
〔树、灌木或其他植物的〕丛，簇，群
C
[+
of
]
a
thick
clump
of
grass
茂密的草丛
in
a
clump
The
roses
were
planted
in
clumps
across
the
park.
公园里到处种着一簇簇的玫瑰。
2
of
a
small
mass
of
something
such
as
earth
or
mud
土块
C + of
3
the
sound
of
someone
walking
with
heavy
steps
沉重的脚步声
U
I
heard
the
clump
of
Ralph’s
boots
going
up
the
stairs.
我听见拉尔夫上楼重重的靴子声。
verb
4
to
walk
with
slow
noisy
steps
以沉重的步子行走
I always + adv/prep
[+
up/down/along
etc
]
The
kids
clumped
up
the
stairs
in
their
boots.
孩子们穿着靴子咚咚咚地走上楼梯。
5
clump together
also
又作
if
separate
objects
clump
together,
or
are
clumped
together,
they
form
a
group
or
solid
mass
（使）结成块，（使）聚成簇
I,T
Hair
and
soap
had
clumped
together
in
the
drain.
头发和肥皂在排水管里聚成了一团。