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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Väder och Ekologi

Lär dig PET-ordförråd för väder och ekologi, inklusive klimat, årstider, naturliga förhållanden, miljöförändringar och grundläggande ekologiska begrepp.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
[Substantiv]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

åskväder, åskoväder

åskväder, åskoväder

Ex: The thunderstorm scared the dog, causing him to hide under the bed. 

Åskväder skrämde hunden, så att han gömde sig under sängen.

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environmental
environmental
[adjektiv]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

miljömässig, ekologisk

miljömässig, ekologisk

Ex: Environmental impact assessments evaluate the potential effects of human activities on the environment before projects are undertaken. 

Miljökonsekvensutvärderingar utvärderar de potentiella effekterna av mänskliga aktiviteter på miljön innan projekt genomförs.

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jungle
jungle
[Substantiv]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

djungel, tropisk skog

djungel, tropisk skog

Ex: Many medicinal plants are found in the jungle. 

Många medicinska växter finns i djungeln.

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to plant
to plant
[Verb]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

plantera

plantera

Ex: We planted tomatoes in the garden. 
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bottle bank
bottle bank
[Substantiv]

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

flaskbank, återvinningsbehållare för glasflaskor

flaskbank, återvinningsbehållare för glasflaskor

Ex: The school implemented a recycling program, placing bottle banks throughout the campus to encourage sustainable practices. 

Skolan införde ett återvinningsprogram och placerade flaskbankar över hela campus för att uppmuntra hållbara metoder.

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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

återvinna, återanvända

återvinna, återanvända

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution. 

Elektroniskt avfall kan återvinnas för att återvinna värdefulla material och minska elektroniskt avfallsförorening.

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recycled
recycled
[adjektiv]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

återvunnen, återanvänd

återvunnen, återanvänd

Ex: He wore a jacket made from recycled polyester fibers. 

Han hade på sig en jacka gjord av återvunnet polyesterfiber.

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recycling
recycling
[Substantiv]

the process of making waste products usable again

återvinning, avfallsåtervinning

återvinning, avfallsåtervinning

Ex: The school organized a recycling campaign. 

Skolan organiserade en återvinning-kampanj.

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rubbish bin
rubbish bin
[Substantiv]

a container used for storing waste or garbage

soptunna, papperskorg

soptunna, papperskorg

Ex: She put the used paper towels in the rubbish bin to keep the kitchen tidy. 

Hon lade de använda pappershanddukarna i soptunnan för att hålla köket snyggt.

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path
path
[Substantiv]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

stig, väg

stig, väg

Ex: We followed a narrow path through the woods. 
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bay
bay
[Substantiv]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bukten, vik

bukten, vik

Ex: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills. 
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seaside
seaside
[Substantiv]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

kust, havsida

kust, havsida

Ex: The children built sandcastles on the seaside during their vacation. 

Barnen byggde sandslott vid havsstranden under sin semester.

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harbor
harbor
[Substantiv]

a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely

Ex: A high wall protects the harbor from rough waves. 
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region
region
[Substantiv]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

region, område

region, område

Ex: This region is famous for its vineyards. 
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range
range
[Substantiv]

a large tract of open land where livestock graze

betesmark, äng

betesmark, äng

Ex: Ranchers moved the herd to fresh range in spring. 
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continent
continent
[Substantiv]

one of the Earth's main large landmasses, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe

Ex: Africa is a continent with enormous geographic diversity. 
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farmland
farmland
[Substantiv]

a land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas

jordbruksmark, åker

jordbruksmark, åker

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flood
flood
[Substantiv]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

Ex: The family moved to higher ground before the flood arrived. 
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sunrise
sunrise
[Substantiv]

the event during which the sun comes up

soluppgång, gryning

soluppgång, gryning

Ex: Sunrise is usually around 6 AM in the summer. 

Soluppgången är vanligtvis runt klockan 6 på morgonen under sommaren.

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sunset
sunset
[Substantiv]

the event during which the sun goes down

solnedgång

solnedgång

Ex: They planned a romantic picnic to coincide with the sunset. 

De planerade en romantisk picknick som skulle sammanfalla med solnedgången.

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to blow
to blow
[Verb]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

blåsa, vind blåser

blåsa, vind blåser

Ex: A gentle wind blew across the lake. 
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centigrade
centigrade
[adjektiv]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

grad Celsius, Celsius

grad Celsius, Celsius

Ex: Temperatures above 35 degrees centigrade can be dangerous for outdoor work. 

Temperaturer över 35 grader Celsius kan vara farliga för arbete utomhus.

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mild
mild
[adjektiv]

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

Ex: Temperatures are unusually mild for January. 
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forecast
forecast
[Substantiv]

a statement or estimate of what is expected to happen in the future

prognos,  förutsägelse

prognos, förutsägelse

Ex: The economic forecast predicts slower growth next year. 
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frozen
frozen
[adjektiv]

turned into ice because of cold weather

frusen, isförsedd

frusen, isförsedd

Ex: The frozen landscape looked magical under the winter moonlight. 

Det frysta landskapet såg magiskt ut i vintermånens sken.

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gale
gale
[Substantiv]

a very powerful wind

storm, by

storm, by

Ex: The sailors reefed the sails to prepare for the incoming gale and the rough seas it would bring. 

Sjömännen rev seglen för att förbereda sig för den kommande stormen och de grova hav den skulle föra med sig.

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snowfall
snowfall
[Substantiv]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

snöfall, snö

snöfall, snö

Ex: The cozy cabin offered a perfect retreat from the cold, with a crackling fire and windows framing a breathtaking view of the snowfall outside. 

Den mysiga stugan erbjöd en perfekt tillflykt från kylan, med en sprakande eld och fönster som inramade en häpnadsväckande utsikt över snöfallet utanför.

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breeze
breeze
[Substantiv]

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

bris,  lätt bris

bris, lätt bris

Ex: Daniel could feel the sea breeze on his face. 
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chilly
chilly
[adjektiv]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

kall, kylig

kall, kylig

Ex: The water felt chilly, making it hard to swim. 

Vattnet kändes kallt, vilket gjorde det svårt att simma.

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climate
climate
[Substantiv]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

klimat, väderförhållanden

klimat, väderförhållanden

Ex: The region has a warm and humid climate. 
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damp
damp
[adjektiv]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

Ex: Wipe the table with a damp cloth before dinner. 
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fine
fine
[adjektiv]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

fin, klar

fin, klar

Ex: We decided to go for a picnic because the weather was fine. 
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humid
humid
[adjektiv]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

fuktig, kvav

fuktig, kvav

Ex: The plants thrived in the humid greenhouse environment. 

Växterna frodades i fuktiga växthusmiljön.

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lightning
lightning
[Substantiv]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

blixt, åska

blixt, åska

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning. 

Den höga åskan följdes av en ljus blixt.

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shower
shower
[Substantiv]

a short period of rain, snow, hail, or similar precipitation

skur

skur

Ex: A sudden shower forced everyone to leave the park. 
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carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Substantiv]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

koldioxidavtryck, kolavtryck

koldioxidavtryck, kolavtryck

Ex: The government encouraged citizens to cut their carbon footprints. 

Regeringen uppmuntrade medborgarna att minska sitt koldioxidavtryck.

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fossil fuel
fossil fuel
[Substantiv]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

fossilt bränsle, fossil energi

fossilt bränsle, fossil energi

Ex: Natural gas is considered a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal. 

Naturgas anses vara ett renare fossilt bränsle jämfört med kol.

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climate change
climate change
[Substantiv]

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

klimatförändring, global uppvärmning

klimatförändring, global uppvärmning

Ex: Some species are threatened with extinction due to climate change. 

Vissa arter är hotade av utrotning på grund av klimatförändringar.

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environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

miljövänlig, ekologisk

miljövänlig, ekologisk

Ex: The packaging is entirely biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly choice. 

Förpackningen är helt biologiskt nedbrytbar, vilket gör den till ett miljövänligt val.

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conservation
conservation
[Substantiv]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

bevarande, skydd

bevarande, skydd

Ex: Wildlife conservation is a major priority in the region. 
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waste
waste
[Substantiv]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

avfall, sopor

avfall, sopor

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life. 
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dry
dry
[adjektiv]

lacking moisture or liquid

torr, uttorkad

torr, uttorkad

Ex: The ground was dry after several sunny days. 
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boiling
boiling
[adjektiv]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

brännande, stekhet

brännande, stekhet

Ex: The asphalt on the roads seemed to melt in the boiling heat. 

Asfalten på vägarna verkade smälta i den kokande hettan.

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cold
cold
[Substantiv]

the temperature that is below what is considered normal or comfortable for a particular thing, person, or place

kyla, svalka

kyla, svalka

Ex: He stepped outside and immediately felt the cold. 
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frost
frost
[Substantiv]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

frost

frost

Ex: The frost made the air feel crisp and refreshing as they walked outside. 

Frosten gjorde luften krispig och uppfriskande när de gick ut.

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icy
icy
[adjektiv]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

iskall, bitande kall

iskall, bitande kall

Ex: She poured the icy drink over her head to cool off in the summer heat. 

Hon hällde den isande drycken över huvudet för att svalna i sommarvärmen.

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canal
canal
[Substantiv]

a long artificial waterway built for boats to travel along or for carrying water from one place to another

Ex: Several bridges cross the canal through the city. 
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