The Environment and Weather

生态系统, 生态体系

Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life.

珊瑚礁是支持多种海洋生物的多样化生态系统。

生态学, 环境科学

Ecology examines how plants and animals adapt to their environments.

生态学研究植物和动物如何适应它们的环境。

自然保护区, 野生动物保护区

The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe habitat for endangered species to thrive.

野生动物保护区为濒危物种提供了一个安全的栖息地，使其得以繁衍生息。

绿化带, 绿色地带

Darlington should preserve its green belt.

达灵顿应该保留其绿化带。

保留, 预留

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

该公司每季度预留一部分利润用于研发投资。

环境保护主义, 生态主义

化石燃料, 化石能源

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

燃烧化石燃料会向大气中释放二氧化碳。

替代燃料

Many people are switching to cars that run on alternative fuel to reduce pollution.

许多人正在转向使用替代燃料的汽车以减少污染。

可持续的, 持久的

Her study habits were not sustainable, leading to burnout before exams.

她的学习习惯不可持续，导致考试前精疲力竭。

零排放, 无排放

Electric vehicles are considered zero-emission because they do not produce tailpipe emissions.

电动汽车被认为是零排放，因为它们不产生尾气排放。

环保的, 绿色的

The company is committed to producing environmentally friendly goods made from sustainable resources.

该公司致力于生产由可持续资源制成的环保商品。

可生物降解的

Biodegradable food waste can be composted and turned into nutrient-rich soil.

可生物降解的食物垃圾可以堆肥并转化为营养丰富的土壤。

环保的, 生态友好的

The company switched to eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials.

提炼, 净化

The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants.

水处理厂使用过滤方法来精炼饮用水并去除污染物。

保存, 保护

不可再生的, 不可替代的

Oil is a nonrenewable resource that will eventually run out if we continue to use it at the current rate.

石油是一种不可再生资源，如果我们继续以目前的速度使用它，最终将会耗尽。

保护, 保存

Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats.

酸雨, 酸性降水

The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed.

曾经清澈的山间溪流在多年的酸雨降落在其流域后变得浑浊。

碳足迹, 碳排放量

Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly.

气候变化, 全球变暖

Climate change is a major concern for future generations.

气候变化是未来几代人主要关注的问题。

野火, 无法控制的火灾

The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest due to strong winds.

野火由于强风在干燥的森林中迅速蔓延。

海啸

The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia.

2004年的毁灭性海啸在东南亚沿海地区造成了严重破坏。

有毒的

The toxic fumes emitted by the factory posed a serious threat to the health of nearby residents.

污染物, 有害环境的物质

Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas pollutant emitted from burning fossil fuels.

二氧化碳是燃烧化石燃料排放的主要温室气体污染物。

温室效应, 温室现象

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。

烟雾, 污染雾

The city's smog was so thick that it reduced visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead.

城市的烟雾如此之浓，以至于降低了能见度，使司机难以看清前方的道路。

臭氧层, 臭氧圈

The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation.

臭氧层是地球平流层的一个区域，它吸收了太阳的大部分紫外线辐射。

喷发, 火山喷发

The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside.

火山喷发使火山灰和熔岩顺着山坡流下。

森林砍伐, 毁林

Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land.

大规模森林砍伐是由对农业用地的需求驱动的。

污染, 传染

The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals.

工厂的排放管用有毒化学物质污染了河流。

The rapid consumption of fuel raised concerns about sustainability.

暴风雪, 雪暴

The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous.

暴风雪使驾驶条件变得危险。

华氏, 与华氏温标相关的

摄氏, 摄氏度

潮湿的, 闷热的

The humid weather made the air feel heavy and sticky.

潮湿的天气让空气感觉沉重而粘腻。

季风, 雨季

Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest.

农民们热切期待季风季节，因为它带来了急需的雨水，以补充干涸的田地并确保丰收。

雷声, 闪电

The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm.

在强烈的风暴中，雷声震动了窗户。