“下层土”常见的英文表达是 “subsoil” ,它指的是土壤中位于表土(topsoil)之下的层次,通常颗粒较粗,有机质含量相对较低。
例句:The roots of some deep-rooted plants can penetrate into the subsoil to absorb water and nutrients.(一些深根植物的根系可以深入下层土以吸收水分和养分。 )