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剑桥英语: FCE (B2 First) - 人类影响、资源与可持续性

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to cut down
[动词]

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

砍倒, 伐

砍倒, 伐

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.清理后院需要用锋利的工具**砍掉**过度生长的灌木和灌木丛。
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fossil fuel
[名词]

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, 化石能源

化石燃料, 化石能源

Ex: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline .许多汽车仍然依赖汽油等**化石燃料**。
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pollution
[名词]

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

污染, 污染物

污染, 污染物

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .塑料废物造成的**污染**是一个日益严重的环境危机。
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rubbish
[名词]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

垃圾, 废物

垃圾, 废物

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .理事会实施了新的**垃圾**箱,以鼓励社区正确处理废物。
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the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

全球变暖, 气候变化

全球变暖, 气候变化

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .**全球变暖**威胁着生态系统和野生动物。
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to recycle
[动词]

to make a waste product usable again

回收, 再利用

回收, 再利用

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .电子废物可以**回收**以回收有价值的材料并减少电子废物污染。
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litter
[名词]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

垃圾, 废弃物

垃圾, 废弃物

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .该市因他从车窗扔**垃圾**而对他罚款。
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the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

碳足迹, 碳排放量

碳足迹, 碳排放量

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .该公司正通过转向可再生能源来减少其**碳足迹**。
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extinction
[名词]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

灭绝

灭绝

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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, 温室现象

温室效应, 温室现象

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth , but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .**温室效应**是一种对维持地球生命至关重要的自然现象,但人类活动引起的增强温室效应加速了气候变化及其相关影响。
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any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

温室气体, 导致全球变暖的气体

温室气体, 导致全球变暖的气体

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .政策旨在全球范围内减少**温室气体**的生产。
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fume
[名词]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

烟雾, 蒸汽

烟雾, 蒸汽

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.建议工人在实验室佩戴口罩以避免吸入有害**烟雾**。
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a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

人口过剩, 人口过多

人口过剩, 人口过多

Ex: In some countries , overpopulation is causing serious ecological imbalances .在一些国家,**人口过剩**正在导致严重的生态失衡。
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a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

气候变化, 全球变暖

气候变化, 全球变暖

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .**气候变化**的影响在我们不断变化的天气模式中是显而易见的。
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emission
[名词]

a substance that is emitted or released

排放, 散发

排放, 散发

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the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

森林砍伐, 毁林

森林砍伐, 毁林

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.活动人士正在抗议那些对大规模**森林砍伐**负责的公司。
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toxic waste
[名词]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

有毒废物, 毒性废物

有毒废物, 毒性废物

Ex: The community protested against the construction of a toxic waste disposal facility nearby .社区抗议在附近建造**有毒废物**处理设施。
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solar energy
[名词]

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

太阳能, 光伏能源

太阳能, 光伏能源

Ex: Many countries are investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels .许多国家正在投资**太阳能**以减少对化石燃料的依赖。
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solar panel
[名词]

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

太阳能板, 太阳能电池板

太阳能板, 太阳能电池板

Ex: They installed solar panels on the roof to make the building more energy-efficient .他们在屋顶安装了**太阳能电池板**,以使建筑更加节能。
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powerful energy that is produced when the core of an atom is splitted

核能, 原子能

核能, 原子能

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organic
[形容词]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

有机的, 天然的

有机的, 天然的

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .这家商店有各种各样的**有机**零食和饮料。
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green energy
[名词]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

绿色能源, 可再生能源

绿色能源, 可再生能源

Ex: Hydropower is a reliable and efficient type of green energy.水力发电是一种可靠且高效的**绿色能源**。
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the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

重新造林, 森林恢复

重新造林, 森林恢复

Ex: Reforestation efforts along riverbanks help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality .沿河岸的**重新造林**努力有助于防止土壤侵蚀并保持水质。
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