습지에서 식물이 부분적으로 부패하여 쌓인 흙 모양의 퇴적물.
A brown, soil-like material consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter, formed in wetlands and used for fuel or gardening.
예문:
"The conservation group is working to restore the damaged peat bogs."
"Peat is often added to potting soil to help retain water for plants."
연료로 사용하기 위해 잘라내어 말린 이탄 덩어리.
A cut and dried block of peat used as a traditional source of fuel.
예문:
"The smell of burning peat filled the air in the small village."
"He stacked the dried peats against the wall of the shed."
금고를 뜻하는 속어 또는 사랑스러운 여성을 부르는 옛 호칭.
An old-fashioned slang term for a safe or a vault, or a term of endearment for a girl.
예문:
"The safe-cracker was known for his ability to open any peat in the city."
"In the old play, the character refers to his sweetheart as his bonny peat."