Das Buch Top Notch 3B - Einheit 10 – Lektion 4

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Energie

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Umwelt, Umgebung

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Verschmutzung

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Klimawandel

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

Energie

describing a contract, agreement, etc. that can be continued for a further period of time

verrenewierbar, verlängerbar

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

effizient, leistungsfähig

to become larger in amount or size

sich erhöhen, sich vergrößern

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

Zunahme, Anstieg

to become less in amount, size, or degree

abnehmen, verringern

the process or act of having or causing a reduction in quality, size, quantity, intensity, etc.

Verringerung, Abnahme