词组 | environment |
释义 | environment AC /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ noun 1. the air, water, and land on Earthverbsprotect the environment You can help protect the environment by recycling your waste.conserve the environment (=protect it and prevent it from changing or being damaged) People need to live in harmony with nature and conserve the environment.harm/damage the environment The government insists that the dam will not harm the environment.destroy the environment We need to find ways of producing energy without destroying the environment.affect the environment Tourism affects the environment in several ways.pollute the environment Nuclear waste will pollute the environment for centuries.clean up the environment It’s about time that we started cleaning up the environment. Don’t say hurt the environment. Say harm the environment or damage the environment.phrasesbe good/bad for the environment Plastic bags are bad for the environment.be harmful/damaging to the environment Emissions from cars are harmful to the environment. | Some of these chemicals are very damaging to the environment.protection of the environment In developing countries, protection of the environment is not a primary concern.conservation of the environment There are many organizations dedicated to conservation of the environment.damage/harm to the environment A lot of chemicals used in industry cause harm to the environment.the destruction of the environment How can we prevent the destruction of the natural environment?pollution of the environment The waste material must be stored safely to avoid pollution of the environment.the effect/impact on the environment The building’s design will minimize its impact on the environment.adjectivesthe natural environment Current methods of farming are damaging the natural environment.the marine environment (=the sea and the creatures that live there) Fish farming poses a threat to the marine environment.THESAURUS: environment ecosystem technical all the animals and plants that exist in a place, considered as a single system with parts that depend on each other: The rapid decline in the number of great sharks is disrupting the ecosystem. | The island has a fragile ecosystem. habitat the natural home of an animal or plant: The tree can grow to be 120 feet tall in its natural habitat. | The animals' habitat is being destroyed by mankind's activities. the biosphere technical the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where animals and plants can live: Scientists are monitoring changes in the global biosphere. ecology the scientific study of the way in which the animals, plants, and natural features of a place affect and depend on each other: She’s studying marine ecology. green relating to the environment or to protecting the environment: Voters are becoming more concerned about green issues. | The party is keen to demonstrate its green credentials (=show that it thinks the environment is important). eco- relating to the environment and protecting the environment: eco-friendly products (=which do not harm the environment) | eco-tourism (=which does not harm the environment) | an eco-warrior (=someone who protests to try to save the environment)2. the people and things that are around you in your lifeadjectives/nouns + environmentthe physical environment (=the place where you live or work, including buildings, furniture etc) Improvements to the physical environment range from removing graffiti to planting trees.the immediate environment (=the building in which you live or work, and the area very close to it) Most accidents happen to young children within the immediate environment of their home.a safe environment The playground provides a safe environment for children.a stable environment (=without any big changes) They argued that being married helps provide a stable environment for bringing up children.a friendly/pleasant environment The restaurant offers a stylish and friendly environment with first-class service.a clean/dirty environment No-one wants to live in a dirty environment.a competitive environment (=where everyone is trying to be the best) Our business has to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.an unfamiliar environment (=one that you do not know very well) I find it difficult to sleep in an unfamiliar environment.a working/learning environment Most people prefer a quiet working environment.the home/family environment also the domestic environment A lot of children suffer because of problems in their home environment.the economic/political/business environment The economic environment has changed, and many countries are sliding into recession. | Ministers are having to make these decisions in a difficult political environment. | In today’s fast-moving business environment, companies must be flexible.the cultural/social environment Changes in the cultural environment affect people’s attitudes and values.verbscreate an environment We want to create an environment where children can learn happily.provide an environment The government should provide an economic environment which encourages enterprise.improve an environment also enhance an environment formal They do not take pride in their area, and do nothing to improve their environment.prepositionsin an environment Children should not be growing up in this environment.an environment for sth The spa provides a pleasant environment for relaxation.an environment of sth Important decisions must be discussed in an environment of understanding.3. the natural features of a place, for example its weather, land, and plantsadjectivesa harsh/hostile environment also an inhospitable environment (=with many difficulties and dangers) How can anything can survive in such a hostile environment? | The freezing climate makes this one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet.a fragile environment (=easily damaged) Many people are worried about the impact of tourism on the region’s fragile environment.a coastal/desert/mountain etc environment The storm caused significant damage to the coastal environment.verbsadapt to an environment (=change in order to become suitable for it) Darwin studied how organisms adapt to their environment.prepositionsin an environment Foxes and rabbits are often found in a forest environment. |
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