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C1レベルの単語リスト - 環境

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
biodegradable
[形容詞]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

生分解性の, バイオ分解性の

生分解性の, バイオ分解性の

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact .
carbon-neutral
[形容詞]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

カーボンニュートラル, 炭素中立

カーボンニュートラル, 炭素中立

Ex: Carbon-neutral buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to minimize environmental impact .
zero-emission
[形容詞]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

ゼロエミッションの, 排出ゼロの

ゼロエミッションの, 排出ゼロの

Ex: Investing zero-emission technology is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change .
crude
[形容詞]

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

原油の(げんゆの), 未加工の(みかこの)

原油の(げんゆの), 未加工の(みかこの)

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental impact of crude oil extraction in fragile ecosystems.
ecological
[形容詞]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

生態的な, エコロジカルな

生態的な, エコロジカルな

Ex: Ecological awareness encourages individuals to adopt environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives .
radioactive
[形容詞]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

放射性の, ラジオアクティブな

放射性の, ラジオアクティブな

Ex: Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels radioactive contamination .
free-range
[形容詞]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

放し飼いの, 自由放牧の

放し飼いの, 自由放牧の

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers .

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

汚染する, 侵犯する

汚染する, 侵犯する

Ex: Oil spills contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems , causing extensive environmental damage .
to compost
[動詞]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

堆肥を作る(たいひをつくる), コンポストする

堆肥を作る(たいひをつくる), コンポストする

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .
to dump
[動詞]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

廃棄する, 捨てる

廃棄する, 捨てる

Ex: dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .
to refine
[動詞]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

精製する (せいせいする), 洗浄する (せんじょうする)

精製する (せいせいする), 洗浄する (せんじょうする)

Ex: The oil industry refines crude oil into various usable products .
to reuse
[動詞]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

再利用する (さいりようする), 使い回す (つかいまわす)

再利用する (さいりようする), 使い回す (つかいまわす)

Ex: reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces .

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

環境保護活動家, 自然保護主義者

環境保護活動家, 自然保護主義者

Ex: conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .
eco-anxiety
[名詞]

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

エコ不安, 環境不安

エコ不安, 環境不安

Ex: Educators are developing programs to help students cope eco-anxiety and take positive action for the environment .
disposal
[名詞]

the act of getting rid of waste material

廃棄処理(はいきしょり), 処分(しょぶん)

廃棄処理(はいきしょり), 処分(しょぶん)

Ex: The landfill site is designated for disposal of non-recyclable materials .
dumper
[名詞]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

ダンプカー, ダンプトラック

ダンプカー, ダンプトラック

Ex: The company invested in a fleet dumpers to handle large-scale earthmoving projects .
tanker
[名詞]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

タンカー, 油槽船

タンカー, 油槽船

Ex: Environmentalists raised concerns about the safety tanker ships carrying hazardous materials through sensitive marine ecosystems .
logging
[名詞]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

伐採(ばっさい), ログ作業(ログさぎょう)

伐採(ばっさい), ログ作業(ログさぎょう)

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

一酸化炭素, 炭素一酸化物

一酸化炭素, 炭素一酸化物

Ex: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea.
microplastic
[名詞]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

マイクロプラスチック, 微小プラスチック

マイクロプラスチック, 微小プラスチック

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation microplastics in the environment .
pylon
[名詞]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

鉄塔 (てっとう), パイロン

鉄塔 (てっとう), パイロン

Ex: The power company erected pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region .
reactor
[名詞]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

原子炉(げんしろ), 反応炉(はんのうろ)

原子炉(げんしろ), 反応炉(はんのうろ)

Ex: Scientists are researching reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production .

electricity that is produced from the power of water

水力発電, 水力電気

水力発電, 水力電気

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.
ozone layer
[名詞]

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

オゾン層, オゾンレイヤー

オゾン層, オゾンレイヤー

Ex: International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances .
solar cell
[名詞]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

太陽電池, ソーラーパネル

太陽電池, ソーラーパネル

Ex: solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .
sanctuary
[名詞]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

野生動物保護区, サンクチュアリ

野生動物保護区, サンクチュアリ

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.
toll
[名詞]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

死者数 (ししゃすう), 犠牲者数 (ぎせいしゃすう)

死者数 (ししゃすう), 犠牲者数 (ぎせいしゃすう)

Ex: Climate change is expected to increase toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions .
wildfire
[名詞]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

山火事 (やまかじ), 森林火災 (しんりんかさい)

山火事 (やまかじ), 森林火災 (しんりんかさい)

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress wildfire from spreading further .
tidal wave
[名詞]

a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction

津波 (つunami), 大波 (おおなみ)

津波 (つunami), 大波 (おおなみ)

Ex: The force of tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .
herbicide
[名詞]

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

除草剤 (じょそうざい), ハーブicide (はーぶさいど)

除草剤 (じょそうざい), ハーブicide (はーぶさいど)

Ex: Proper application herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .
pollutant
[名詞]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

汚染物質 (おせんぶっし), 汚染物 (おせんぶつ)

汚染物質 (おせんぶっし), 汚染物 (おせんぶつ)

Ex: Governments worldwide are working together to address pollutants through international agreements .
to die out
[動詞]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

絶滅する, 消滅する

絶滅する, 消滅する

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will died out due to climate change .
rot
[名詞]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

腐敗 (ふはい), 腐ること (くさること)

腐敗 (ふはい), 腐ること (くさること)

Ex: Composting involves the controlled decomposition of organic matter to prevent it from rotting in landfills.
oil rig
[名詞]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

油田掘削施設(ゆでんくっさくしせつ), 石油プラットフォーム(せきゆぷらっとふぉーむ)

油田掘削施設(ゆでんくっさくしせつ), 石油プラットフォーム(せきゆぷらっとふぉーむ)

Ex: oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .
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