| 单词 | brownfield |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbrownfield brownfield n. (also brownfields) originally U.S. used attributively and absol. to designate an (urban) area, which is or has formerly been the site of commercial or industrial activity, esp. one now cleared and available for redevelopment; cf. greenfield adj. 1. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > workplace > [noun] > area cleared for redevelopment brownfield1977 society > occupation and work > workplace > [adjective] > area cleared for redevelopment brownfield1977 1977 Fortune Jan. 110/1 The new facility would be a brownfield expansion (addition to existing plant), producing about 1.2 million tons of iron. 1984 Science 13 July 151/1 The report supports modernization of smokestack industries and urges that those that are relocated be kept in ‘brownfield’ areas where they will do less environmental damage and supply jobs in already industrialized regions. 1990 RIBA Jrnl. Oct. 25/4 A ‘brown-field’ site out of London, in say Leeds or Sheffield or York, could attract development grants, rates deferrals and provide jobs. 1994 Buffalo (N.Y.) News 23 Oct. (Metro ed.) c7/3 ‘Brown fields’ redevelopment efforts were boosted by the state last week with the announcement of a new program that will limit liability. 1994 Buffalo (N.Y.) News 23 Oct. (Metro ed.) c7/3 Redeveloping existing brown fields makes economic and environmental sense. < as lemmas |
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