| 释义 |
ecotourist, n.
Brit. |ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪst|, |ˈɛːkəʊˌtʊərɪst|, U.S. |ˈɛkoʊˌtərəst|, |ˈikoʊˌtərəst|[see also tourist n.]
[‹ eco- comb. form + tourist n., after ecotourism n.]
A tourist who visits areas of ecological interest (typically exotic and often threatened natural environments), esp. to help conservation efforts and observe wildlife; a participant in ecotourism.
1985WorldPaper (Nexis) Dec. 8 These wildlife areas have attracted millions of dollars a year in business from ‘ecotourists’. 1988New Scientist 22 Oct. 45/1 The eco-tourists are attractive to investors—they stimulate more foreign donations, and promote government spending on the parks. 1993Jrnl. Sustainable Tourism 1 i. 12 Even eco-tourists, who may have strong ethical and environmental motives for travel, are still consumers. 1998N.Y. Times 27 Dec. v. 3/2 Even the region's lush tropical landscape, a lure to eco-tourists, has been affected. |