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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Princípios Ecológicos e Conservação

Aprenda vocabulário avançado de CAE para princípios ecológicos e conservação, incluindo ecossistemas, biodiversidade, habitats, sustentabilidade, proteção e gestão ambiental.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biodegradable
biodegradable
[adjetivo]

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

biodegradável

biodegradável

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact. 
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crude
crude
[adjetivo]

in a natural or unrefined state before industrial processing

bruto,  não refinado

bruto, não refinado

Ex: The price of crude oil rose sharply this week. 
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free-range
free-range
[adjetivo]

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

de campo, criado solto

de campo, criado solto

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety of free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers. 
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to compost
to compost
[verbo]

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

compostar, fazer composto

compostar, fazer composto

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil. 

Compostar borras de café e cascas de ovo adiciona nutrientes valiosos ao solo.

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to refine
to refine
[verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar, purificar

refinar, purificar

Ex: The jeweler used a polishing technique to refine the gemstone and enhance its brilliance. 

O joalheiro usou uma técnica de polimento para refinar a gema e realçar o seu brilho.

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to reuse
to reuse
[verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar, reciclar

reutilizar, reciclar

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

Eles reutilizaram garrafas de vidro como vasos decorativos para os centros de mesa do casamento.

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conservationist
conservationist
[substantivo]

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

conservacionista, defensor do meio ambiente

conservacionista, defensor do meio ambiente

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas. 

O conservacionista fez campanha com sucesso para estabelecer reservas de vida selvagem em áreas ameaçadas.

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eco-anxiety
eco-anxiety
[substantivo]

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

eco-ansiedade, ansiedade ecológica

eco-ansiedade, ansiedade ecológica

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

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

reserva natural, santuário da vida selvagem

reserva natural, santuário da vida selvagem

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

Os programas educacionais no santuário ensinam os visitantes sobre conservação e a importância de proteger habitats naturais.

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to die out
to die out
[verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

extinguir-se, desaparecer completamente

extinguir-se, desaparecer completamente

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

Até o final do século, os especialistas temem que alguns ecossistemas desapareçam devido às mudanças climáticas.

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rot
rot
[substantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

podridão, decomposição

podridão, decomposição

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

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

extinto, desaparecido

extinto, desaparecido

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct. 

Os esforços de conservação visam proteger espécies ameaçadas de extinção e impedir que elas se tornem extintas.

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habitat
habitat
[substantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

Ex: These plants thrive in a dry, rocky habitat. 
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green space
green space
[substantivo]

an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in a town or city, intended for public use or environmental benefit

espaço verde, área verde

espaço verde, área verde

Ex: We had lunch in a small green space near the office. 

Almoçamos em um pequeno espaço verde perto do escritório.

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eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[adjetivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecológico, amigo do ambiente

ecológico, amigo do ambiente

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption. 

Eles instalaram painéis solares ecológicos para reduzir o consumo de energia.

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cultivation
cultivation
[substantivo]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

cultivo, lavoura

cultivo, lavoura

Ex: Soil quality directly affects the cultivation of vegetables. 

A qualidade do solo afeta diretamente o cultivo de vegetais.

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to harvest
to harvest
[verbo]

to cut, pick, and collect a crop when it is ready

Ex: Daniel helps his family harvest their apple crop every autumn. 
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brushwood
brushwood
[substantivo]

a collection of small branches, twigs, and other woody offcuts typically used for fuel or kindling

gravetos, ramos secos

gravetos, ramos secos

Ex: After pruning the hedges, the landscaper hauled away the brushwood to the compost facility. 

Após podar as sebes, o paisagista transportou a lenha miúda para a instalação de compostagem.

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dung
dung
[substantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

estrume, esterco

estrume, esterco

Ex: Scientists analyze bear dung to learn what the bears have been eating. 

Os cientistas analisam as fezes de urso para descobrir o que os ursos têm comido.

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shrub
shrub
[substantivo]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto, mato

arbusto, mato

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding more shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn. 

O paisagista sugeriu adicionar mais arbustos para criar uma borda natural ao redor do gramado.

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straw
straw
[substantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal crops after the grain has been removed

palha,  restolho

palha, restolho

Ex: The roof of the cottage was traditionally covered with straw. 
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ledge
ledge
[substantivo]

a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff

saliente, parapeito da janela

saliente, parapeito da janela

Ex: Moss and ferns grew in the damp cracks of the cave's low ledge. 

Musgos e samambaias cresciam nas fendas úmidas do relevo baixo da caverna.

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