a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system
生态系统
the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other
生态学
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
圣所
a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment
绿色带
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
化石燃料
referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment
环保的
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
生物可降解的
referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment
环保的
(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used
不可再生的
the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities
保护
rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment
酸雨
the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
碳足迹
a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall
气候变化
a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption
海啸
a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth
温室效应
a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
臭氧层
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
污染
related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°
华氏
related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°
摄氏的
(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling
潮湿的
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
季风