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

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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 .Certos detergentes e produtos de limpeza são formulados com ingredientes **biodegradáveis** para minimizar o impacto ambiental.
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crude
[adjetivo]

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

bruto, não refinado

bruto, não refinado

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental impact of crude oil extraction in fragile ecosystems.O documentário destacou o impacto ambiental da extração de **petróleo bruto** em ecossistemas frágeis.
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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 .O supermercado oferece uma variedade de produtos avícolas **criados ao ar livre** para atender aos consumidores ecologicamente conscientes.
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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
[verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar, purificar

refinar, purificar

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .A indústria petrolífera **refina** continuamente o petróleo bruto em vários produtos utilizáveis.
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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
[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
[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 .Os educadores estão desenvolvendo programas para ajudar os alunos a lidar com a **eco-ansiedade** e tomar ações positivas para o meio ambiente.
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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
[verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer completamente, extinguir-se

desaparecer completamente, extinguir-se

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
[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.A compostagem envolve a decomposição controlada de matéria orgânica para evitar que ela **apodreça** em aterros sanitários.
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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
[substantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat, ambiente natural

habitat, ambiente natural

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .Os cactos estão bem adaptados ao **habitat** seco do deserto.
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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
[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
[substantivo]

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

Ex: He invested in new equipment to improve the cultivation of his fields .
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to harvest
[verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

colher, ceifar

colher, ceifar

Ex: He harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .Ele **colhe** cenouras dos canteiros, puxando-as do solo.
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brushwood
[substantivo]

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

gravetos, ramos secos

gravetos, ramos secos

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dung
[substantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

estrume, esterco

estrume, esterco

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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
[substantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

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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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