deposit

/dɪˈpɑzət/

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

中文释义：沉积物；沉淀

The river delta is formed by the continuous deposit of sediment over centuries.

河流三角洲是由几个世纪以来沉积物的不断堆积形成的。

Geologists study the layers of deposit to understand the Earth's history.

地质学家研究沉积层以了解地球的历史。