Rain washes away loose soil and penetrates cracks in the rocks.

雨水冲走了松散的土壤，穿透了岩石的裂缝。

youdao

In some cases, the loose soil is blown completely away, leaving a stony surface.

在某些情况下，松散的土壤全部被风吹走，只剩下石质化的表层。

youdao

In contrast, the roots of grasses and other small plants may help to hold loose soil fragments together, thereby helping to prevent erosion by the wind.

相反，草和其他小植物的根可能有助于把松散的土壤碎片固定在一起，从而助于防止风的侵蚀。

youdao

They grow best in full sun and in loose soil that is not too wet.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

So keep the garden watered. Moist soil absorbs more heat than loose,dry soil covered with mulch or vegetation.

VOA: special.2010.01.12

Onions grow best in loose,fertile soil.

VOA: special.2011.06.28

He is joined in the front row by veteran loose-head Os du Randt, the only survivor from the Springboks' 1995 World Cup victory on home soil.

CNN: Springboks unchanged for WC final