midden
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/ˈmɪdn/
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/ˈmɪdn/
A heap or collection of waste material, typically found near a house or where people live, and often consisting of animal remains or other discarded items.
The archaeologists discovered a large midden at the ancient village site, which provided valuable information about the daily life of the inhabitants.
考古学家在一个古老村庄遗址发现了一个大型垃圾堆,它为了解居民的日常生活提供了宝贵的信息。