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fungus

/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

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1 · noun

an organism such as a mushroom or mold that grows on organic material

真菌

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A fungus had spread across the damp wooden beam.
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一片真菌在潮湿的木梁上蔓延开来。
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Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

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