书籍 Insight - 中级 - 单元4 - 4A

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

to move to a new place or position

to completely disappear or cease to exist

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

for one more instance

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

either one of two equal parts of a thing

to a specific extent or degree

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

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

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

a long period of time when there is not much raining

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

to become covered or filled by water

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

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

the state of being without a job

the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities and the expansion of urban areas

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body