IELTS普通词汇 (分数8-9) - Pollution

在这里，你将学习一些与污染相关的英语单词，这些单词是雅思普通培训考试所必需的。

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

incinerator

[名词]

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

焚烧炉, 垃圾焚烧装置

Ex: The incinerator in the power plant contributes to electricity generation by burning coal and other combustible materials .发电厂中的**焚烧炉**通过燃烧煤炭和其他可燃材料来发电。

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biohazard

[名词]

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

生物危害, 生化危机

Ex: Biohazard warning signs were posted around the contaminated area to alert people of the potential danger from biological sources .在污染区域周围张贴了**生物危害**警告标志，以提醒人们注意来自生物源的潜在危险。

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sludge

[名词]

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

污泥, 淤泥

Ex: Efforts to clean the oil spill involved specialized equipment to skim the sludge off the water surface .清理石油泄漏的努力涉及使用专门设备从水面撇去**污泥**。

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sewage

[名词]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

污水, 下水道

Ex: Improper handling of sewage can lead to the spread of diseases .不当处理**污水**会导致疾病的传播。

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effluent

[名词]

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

污水, 液体废物

Ex: The effluent from agricultural fields , rich in fertilizers and pesticides , often finds its way into nearby streams , causing pollution and ecosystem imbalances .来自农田的**废水**富含肥料和农药，经常流入附近的溪流，造成污染和生态系统失衡。

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soot

[名词]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

煤烟, 烟灰

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove accumulated soot from their facades .历史建筑可能会进行定期清洁，以清除其外立面累积的**煤烟**。

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detritus

[名词]

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

碎屑, 废物

Ex: Cleanup efforts focused on removing detritus from the riverbanks to restore the natural habitat .清理工作集中在从河岸清除**碎屑**以恢复自然栖息地。

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aerosol

[名词]

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

气溶胶

Ex: During the allergy season , many people suffer from symptoms triggered by aerosol particles like pollen and mold spores .在过敏季节，许多人因花粉和霉菌孢子等**气溶胶**颗粒引发的症状而受苦。

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particulate

[名词]

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

颗粒, 颗粒物

Ex: The industrial process includes filters to trap particulates before releasing exhaust into the environment .工业过程包括过滤器，用于在将废气释放到环境中之前捕获**颗粒物**。

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catalytic converter

[名词]

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

催化转换器, 催化剂

Ex: Hybrid vehicles often use advanced catalytic converters to further minimize their environmental impact .混合动力汽车经常使用先进的**催化转化器**以进一步减少对环境的影响。

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fallout

[名词]

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

放射性尘埃, 核 fallout

Ex: The military conducted studies on the behavior of fallout particles to better understand their dispersion .军方对**放射性尘埃**颗粒的行为进行了研究，以更好地了解它们的扩散。

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hazmat suit

[名词]

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

危险物质防护服, 防化服

Ex: Cleanup crews in hazmat suits worked diligently to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill , ensuring no traces of the hazardous material remained .化学泄漏后，穿着**防护服**的清理人员勤奋工作，对现场进行去污，确保没有危险物质的痕迹。

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polyethylene terephthalate

[名词]

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯, PET

Ex: Polyethylene terephthalate can be identified by the number " 1 " in the recycling symbol , indicating that it is accepted by most curbside recycling programs .**聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯**可以通过回收符号中的数字“1”来识别，表明它被大多数路边回收计划接受。

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asbestos

[名词]

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

石棉, 石绒

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .**石棉**曾因其防火性能而被广泛使用，但由于严重的健康问题，其使用已被大幅禁止。

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unleaded

[形容词]

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

无铅的, 不含铅的

Ex: The automotive industry transitioned to unleaded fuel to accommodate the use of catalytic converters in vehicles .汽车工业过渡到**无铅**燃料以适应车辆中催化转换器的使用。

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