| 单词 | environment |
| 释义 | environment —environment /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ aep /-ˈvaɪr.ən-/ noun (NATURE) the environment [S]► B1 the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live: » Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.» We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.Thesaurus+: ↑Environmental issues , ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Protection and protectorsWord partners for the environment (NATURE)• ♯preserve/♯protect/♯safeguard the environment• ♯damage/♯destroy/♯harm/♯pollute the environment• ♯care about/♯be concerned about the environment• be ♯harmful to the environment• the ♯effect/♯impact (of sth) ♯on the environmentWord partners for environment (SURROUNDINGS)• a ♯familiar/♯pleasant/♯safe/♯stable environment• a ♯dangerous/♯hostile/♯noisy environment• the ♯right environment for sth• ♯create/♯provide an environment• ♯in an environmentCollocations:–Verbs-lu. conserve/preserve/protect/safeguard/save the environment» Activists want more measures taken to preserve the environment.-lu. clean up/improve the environment» A new type of plant could help clean up the environment.-lu. care about/be concerned about the environment» We teach the children to be concerned about the environment.-lu. damage/destroy/harm/pollute the environment» Global warming will damage the environment.–Adjectives-lu. harmful to the environment» Our reliance on cars is so harmful to the environment.–Types-lu. the local/marine/natural/world environment» The Foundation rescues animals in distress and protects the natural environment.–Nouns-lu. an effect/impact (of sth) on the environment» What will be the impact of a carbon tax on the environment?-lu. the preservation/protection of the environment» It is a charity for the protection of the environment.-lu. a change/damage/threat to the environment» Changing weather patterns could be a threat to the environment.–Prepositions-lu. in the environment» The plan is to reduce the pollution in the environment.Common mistake: environment! Warning: Check your spelling!! Environment is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.! Remember: the correct spelling has 'n' before the 'm'.noun [C] (SURROUNDINGS) ► B2 the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work: » The office is quite bright and airy - it's a pleasant working environment.» As a parent you try to create a stable home environment.Thesaurus+: ↑Environments and localitiesWord partners for the environment (NATURE)• ♯preserve/♯protect/♯safeguard the environment• ♯damage/♯destroy/♯harm/♯pollute the environment• ♯care about/♯be concerned about the environment• be ♯harmful to the environment• the ♯effect/♯impact (of sth) ♯on the environmentWord partners for environment (SURROUNDINGS)• a ♯familiar/♯pleasant/♯safe/♯stable environment• a ♯dangerous/♯hostile/♯noisy environment• the ♯right environment for sth• ♯create/♯provide an environment• ♯in an environmentWord Builder:–Nouns: environment, environmentalist–Adjectives: environmental–Adverbs: environmentallyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a familiar/safe/secure/stable environment» Children need a stable environment to grow up in.-lu. a dangerous/hostile/noisy environment» The desert is a hostile environment.-lu. an alien/new/unfamiliar environment» I didn't recognise him in the unfamiliar environment.-lu. a friendly/pleasant environment» The cafe is a friendly environment to meet and chat.-lu. a clean/healthy environment» We all want to live in a healthy environment.-lu. a competitive environment» The marketplace is a competitive environment.-lu. the right environment for sth» The stadium provides the right environment for athletes and spectators.–Types-lu. a business/commercial/domestic/family/home/office/school/social/work/workplace environment» The new air conditioning system will improve the work environment.-lu. a rural/urban environment» The school is in a very urban environment.-lu. a learning/working environment» The school must provide a safe learning environment.–Verbs-lu. create/provide an environment» We try to create a happy environment for the children.-lu. adapt to an environment» I found it hard to adapt to an environment where success was measured by wealth.-lu. improve an environment» We hope the new air conditioning will improve your working environment.–Prepositions-lu. in an environment» They are able to study in an environment of peace.• • • Extra Examples:» A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need.» Industry is still a mainly male environment.» Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, productivity increases.» Given the right environment, children are like sponges and will soak up information.» Adaptability is a necessary quality in an ever-changing work environment.Common mistake: environment! Warning: Check your spelling!! Environment is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.! Remember: the correct spelling has 'n' before the 'm'. |
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