kelp

/kelp/ (bre, ipa) · /kelp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkelp/ (ame, mw)

kelp — noun

  • kelpsingular
  • kelpsplural

1. a large brown plant-like organism that grows underwater in the sea, forming thic

1.名詞B1
釋義

a large brown plant-like organism that grows underwater in the sea, forming thick underwater forests in cold coastal waters. Its long fronds are used as food and in some health products.

例句

The thick kelp forest off the coast of California is home to many fish.

collocation: kelp forest

Pablo's grandmother uses dried kelp in her homemade soup stock.

collocation: dried kelp

同義詞
  • seaweed

    a much broader everyday term that includes kelp as well as red and green marine algae

  • algae

    a scientific category that covers all photosynthetic aquatic organisms, from microscopic pond life to giant kelp

用法筆記

Kelp is usually treated as an uncountable noun in general contexts. To refer to large underwater areas where it grows, use the phrases 'kelp forest' or 'kelp bed.'

常見錯誤

❌I bought some kelps for my garden.
✅I bought some kelp for my garden.
💡Kelp is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural -s in general use.