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environment environment ★★★★☆/ɪnva͟ɪ͟ərənmənt/1[N-VAR	可变名词]生活环境；周围状况 Someone's environment is all the circumstances, people, things, and events around them that influence their life. Pupils in our schools are taught in a safe, secure environment...我们学校的学生在安全无虑的环境中接受教育。The moral characters of men are formed not by heredity but by environment...人的道德品质不是遗传的，而是由环境塑造而成。The twins were separated at birth and brought up in entirely different environments.那对双胞胎一出生就被分开，在完全不同的环境中被抚养长大。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]生存环境；特定自然环境 Your environment consists of the particular natural surroundings in which you live or exist, considered in relation to their physical characteristics or weather conditions.   [usu sing]If our environment cools, then messages from the skin alert the body's thermostat.如果外在环境变冷，体表会将这一信息传递给身体的体温调节中枢。...the maintenance of a safe environment for marine mammals.为海洋哺乳动物维持安全的生存环境3[N-SING	单数名词]自然环境；生态环境 The environment is the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals.   [the N]...Conservative spokesman on the environment.保守党有关自然环境问题的发言人...persuading people to respect the environment.劝告人们保护生态环境Usage Note :Be careful with the spelling of this word.注意该词的拼写。 environmenten‧vi‧ron‧ment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1the environment the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities:  Some of these chemicals are very damaging to the environment. legislation to protect the environment the effects of acid rain on the environment the government minister for the environmentGRAMMARYou always say the environment in this meaning: · Pollution from cars is bad for the environment. ✗Don’t say:  Pollution from cars is bad for environment.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS2[countable, uncountable] the people and things that are around you in your life, for example the buildings you use, the people you live or work with, and the general situation you are in:  The company had failed to provide a safe environment for its workers.3[countable] the natural features of a place, for example its weather, the type of land it has, and the type of plants that grow in it → habitat:  a forest environment a very adaptable creature that will eat different foods in different environmentsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsprotect the environment· We need to take drastic steps to protect the environment.conserve the environment formal (=protect it and prevent it from changing or being damaged)· People need to live in harmony with nature and conserve the environment.harm/damage the environment· The government insists that the dam will not harm the environment.destroy the environment· We need to find ways of producing energy without destroying the environment.pollute the environment· Nuclear waste will pollute the environment for centuries.clean up the environment· It’s about time that we started cleaning up the environment.adjectivesthe natural environment· Current methods of farming are damaging the natural environment.the marine environment (=the sea and the creatures that live there)· Fish farming poses a threat to the marine environment.phrasesbe good/bad for the environment· Plastic bags are bad for the environment.be harmful to the environment· Emissions from cars are harmful to the environment.protection of the environment· In developing countries, protection of the environment is not a primary concern.conservation of the environment· There are many organizations dedicated to conservation of the environment.damage/harm to the environment· A lot of chemicals used in industry cause harm to the environment.the destruction of the environment· Logging has led to the destruction of the natural environment.pollution of the environment· The waste material must be stored safely to avoid pollution of the environment.the effect/impact on the environment· The building’s design will minimize its impact on the environment.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘hurt the environment’. Say  harm the environment or  damage the environment.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + environmentthe physical environment (=the place where you live or work, including buildings, furniture etc)· Improvements to the physical environment range from removing graffiti to planting trees.the immediate environment (=the building in which you live or work, and the area very close to it)· Most accidents happen to young children within the immediate environment of their home.a safe environment· The playground provides a safe environment for children.a stable environment (=without any big changes)· They argued that being married helps provide a stable environment for bringing up children.a friendly/pleasant environment· The restaurant offers a stylish and friendly environment with first-class service.a clean/dirty environment· People who live in a very clean environment may have a lower immunity to germs.a competitive environment· Our business has to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.a working/learning environment· Most people prefer a quiet working environment.the home/domestic/family environment· A lot of children suffer because of problems in their home environment.the economic environment· The economic environment has changed, and many countries are sliding into recession.the business environment· In today’s fast-moving business environment, companies must be flexible.the political environment· Ministers are having to make these decisions in a difficult political environment.the cultural/social environment· Changes in the cultural environment affect people’s attitudes and values.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesa coastal/desert/mountain etc environment· The storm caused significant damage to the coastal environment.an inhospitable/harsh environment (=one where the conditions make life difficult)· The freezing climate makes this one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet.a hostile environment (=with many difficulties and dangers)· It is difficult to see how anything can survive in such a hostile environment.a fragile environment (=easily damaged or destroyed)· Many people are worried about the impact of tourism on the region’s fragile environment.THESAURUSthe environment the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities: · We need to do more to protect the environment.· How much does air travel damage the environment?ecosystem technical all the animals and plants that exist in a place, considered as a single system with parts that depend on each other: · the island’s fragile ecosystem· The rapid decline in the number of great sharks is disrupting the marine ecosystem.habitat the natural home of an animal or plant: · The tree can grow to be 120 feet tall in its natural habitat.the biosphere technical the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where animals and plants can live: · Scientists are monitoring changes in the global biosphere.ecology the scientific study of the way in which the animals, plants, and natural features of a place affect and depend on each other: · She’s studying marine ecology.green adjective [only before noun] relating to the environment or to protecting the environment: · Voters are becoming more concerned about green issues.· The party is keen to demonstrate its green credentials  (=show that it thinks the environment is important).eco- prefix relating to the environment and protecting the environment: · eco-friendly products (=which do not harm the environment)· eco-tourism (=which does not harm the environment)· eco-warrior (=someone who protests to try to save the environment)· eco-sensitive land (=where the environment is easily damaged)

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+c1H+h2KPbuhoHL5mbEz6i9JYQJNLs9lRSerG9BUVqpSNhGWJwDBg0c3C1ZUlO/RVhw7U1Yq0YAZhQpWhYAdXg29Nco+Kw5M0bxSa9PzhrRDl5cZQO717o7VWHZkwzrEn1TAdxAmUNuvovx80aZV+qSdElECRMBh6B8c/2HySz6F8ZA+l7xJF143W61jmL7Y7Lx06dlzwgD43hXkPHrFspaGMhnpBmcPP0raNqmcGJocv/BjA305RAibLu27aXrCaI9DcUacYzH6fkcsolho8+lnrqHWCP/VSFtm+KUhVjKth5NhksUx+A7nv4vkpmZrzDbitdISfO6L6P95ZsBIteDVjBwsX8ZXZ3XxJxDgchAlk2NE8tiQiKO0x78JkimZjzmN4Oq067lB3X8T91nk3jOfO0KTvZtTTAIz+bohKtE=             en·vir·on·ment              ★        AWL                    /        ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt                ;          NAmE                ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt                /                              noun                _environment_comp.jpg        _environment.jpg                                                        1      ★              [countable            ,       uncountable        ]                    the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth; the physical conditions that sb/sth exists in          （影响个体行为或事物发展的）环境；客观环境                            ◆        a pleasant          working/learning environment                令人愉快的工作╱学习环境                    ◆        An unhappy          home environmentcan affect a child's behaviour.                不幸的家庭环境可能对孩子的行为造成影响。                    ◆        They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish.        他们创造了一种可以大大提高生产力的环境。                    ◆        the political environment        政治环境                    ◆        tests carried out in a controlled environment        在受控环境下进行的试验                    2      ★      the environment              [singular        ]                    the natural world in which people, animals and plants live          自然环境；生态环境                            ◆        the Department of the Environment        环境事务部                    ◆        measures to protect the environment        保护环境的措施                    ◆        pollution of the environment        环境污染                    ◆        damage to the environment        对环境的破坏                    3              [countable        ]                    (          computing            计          )                the complete structure within which a user, computer or program operates          （运行）环境；工作平台；软件包                            ◆        a desktop development environment        桌面开发环境                              SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                              environment              setting                ◆surroundings                ◆background                                            These are all words for the type of place in which sb/sth exists or is situated.                  以上各词均指人或事物生存或所处的环境。                                                            ■                environment                the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth                  指影响人或事物的行为或发展的环境：                                                  ◆                  An unhappy                    home environmentcan affect children's behaviour.                                    不幸的家庭环境可能对孩子的行为造成影响。                                                                  ◆                  a pleasant                    working environment                                    令人愉快的工作环境                                                            ■                setting                a place or situation of a particular type, in which sth happens or exists                  指事物所处的环境或发生的背景：                                                  ◆                  The island provided an idyllic setting for the concert.                  这岛为音乐会提供了优美的田园布景。                                                            ■                surroundings                everything that is around or near sb/sth                  指周围的环境：                                                  ◆                  The huts blend in perfectly with their surroundings.                  这些棚屋与周围的环境浑然一体，非常和谐。                                                            ■                background                the things or area behind or around the main objects or people that are in a place or picture                  指对主要人物、事物起衬托作用的事物、背景：                                                  ◆                  The mountains in the background were capped with snow.                  远处的山峦白雪覆盖。                                                            PATTERNS                                  ◆                                      in(a/an) environment/setting/surroundings                                                                    ◆                  (a/an)                    new / new  environment/setting/surroundings                                                                    ◆                  sb/sth's                    immediateenvironment/surroundings                                                                    ◆                  (a)                    dramaticsetting/background                                                                                                          COLLOCATIONS 词语搭配                                                  The environment              环境                        Environmental damage              环境破坏                                      ■                              cause/contribute toclimate change/global warming                引起气候变化／全球变暖                                                    ■                              producepollution/CO                2/greenhouse (gas) emissions                产生污染／二氧化碳／温室气体排放                                                    ■                              damage/destroythe environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs                破坏环境／海洋生态系统／臭氧层／珊瑚礁                                                    ■                              degradeecosystems/habitats/the environment                使生态系统／栖息地／环境退化                                                    ■                              harmthe environment/wildlife/marine life                危害环境／野生动物／海洋生物                                                    ■                              threatennatural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction                构成对自然栖息地／沿海生态系统／物种灭绝的威胁                                                    ■                              depletenatural resources/the ozone layer                大量损耗自然资源／臭氧层                                                    ■                              polluterivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans                污染河流湖泊／航道／空气／大气层／环境／海洋                                                    ■                              contaminategroundwater/the soil/food/crops                污染地下水／土壤／食物／庄稼                                                    ■                              logforests/rainforests/trees                采伐森林／热带雨林／树木                                      Protecting the environment              保护环境                                      ■                              address/combat/tacklethe threat/effects/impact of climate change                设法解决／防止／应对气候变化带来的威胁／影响／冲击                                                    ■                              fight/take action on/reduce/stopglobal warming                对抗／采取行动应对／减缓／阻止全球变暖                                                    ■                              limit/curb/controlair/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution                控制空气／水／大气／环境污染                                                    ■                              cut/reducepollution/greenhouse gas emissions                减少污染／温室气体排放                                                    ■                              offsetcarbon/CO                2emissions                抵消碳／二氧化碳的排放                                                    ■                              reduce(the size of) your carbon footprint                减少碳足迹（量）                                                    ■                              achieve/promotesustainable development                实现／促进可持续发展                                                    ■                              preserve/conservebiospanersity/natural resources                保持生物多样性；保护自然资源                                                    ■                              protectendangered species/a coastal ecosystem                保护濒危物种／沿海生态系统                                                    ■                              prevent/stopsoil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems                防止／阻止水土流失／过度捕捞／大面积森林砍伐／对生态系统的破坏                                                    ■                              raiseawareness of environmental issues                增强环境意识                                                    ■                              savethe planet/the rainforests/an endangered species                拯救地球／热带雨林／濒危物种                                      Energy and resources              能源和资源                                      ■                              conserve/save/consume/wasteenergy                保护／节约／消耗／浪费能源                                                    ■                              manage/exploit/be rich innatural resources                管理／开发／有丰富的自然资源                                                    ■                              dump/dispose ofhazardous/toxic/nuclear waste                倾倒／处理有害／有毒／核废料                                                    ■                              dispose of/throw awaylitter/(                especially BrE) rubbish/(                especially NAmE) garbage/(                NAmE) trash/sewage                处理／扔掉垃圾／废物／污水                                                    ■                              use/be made fromrecycled/recyclable/biodegradable material                使用回收／可回收／可生物降解材料；由回收／可回收／可生物降解材料制成                                                    ■                              recyclebottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste                回收瓶子／包装材料／纸／塑料／废品                                                    ■                              promote/encouragerecycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy                促进／鼓励回收利用／可持续发展／使用可再生能源                                                    ■                              develop/invest in/promoterenewable energy                研发／投资／推动可再生能源                                                    ■                              reduceyour dependence/reliance on fossil fuels                减少对化石燃料的依赖                                                    ■                              get/obtain/generate/produceelectricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources                利用风、太阳能、潮汐／可再生能源发电                                                    ■                              build/developa (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm                修建一座（50 兆瓦／海上）风力发电站                                                    ■                              install/be fitted with/be powered bysolar panels                安装太阳能板；由太阳能板提供动力                                                                environment      environments                  en·vir·on·ment              /        ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt                ;          NAmE                ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt                /             environment[ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSn856522925894136810248704227740NOUN6682319340Spoken:222517008environments[1175]环境(98%)，外界(2%)n.环境，外界

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Collins	environment ★★★★☆ /ɪnva͟ɪ͟ərənmənt/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]生活环境；周围状况 Someone's environment is all the circumstances, people, things, and events around them that influence their life. Pupils in our schools are taught in a safe, secure environment... 我们学校的学生在安全无虑的环境中接受教育。 The moral characters of men are formed not by heredity but by environment... 人的道德品质不是遗传的，而是由环境塑造而成。 The twins were separated at birth and brought up in entirely different environments. 那对双胞胎一出生就被分开，在完全不同的环境中被抚养长大。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]生存环境；特定自然环境 Your environment consists of the particular natural surroundings in which you live or exist, considered in relation to their physical characteristics or weather conditions. [usu sing] If our environment cools, then messages from the skin alert the body's thermostat. 如果外在环境变冷，体表会将这一信息传递给身体的体温调节中枢。 ...the maintenance of a safe environment for marine mammals. 为海洋哺乳动物维持安全的生存环境 3 [N-SING 单数名词]自然环境；生态环境 The environment is the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. [the N] ...Conservative spokesman on the environment. 保守党有关自然环境问题的发言人 ...persuading people to respect the environment. 劝告人们保护生态环境 Usage Note : Be careful with the spelling of this word. 注意该词的拼写。
Oxford	en·vir·on·ment ★ AWL / ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ; NAmE ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt / noun _environment_comp.jpg _environment.jpg 1 ★ [countable , uncountable ] the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth; the physical conditions that sb/sth exists in （影响个体行为或事物发展的）环境；客观环境 ◆ a pleasant working/learning environment 令人愉快的工作╱学习环境 ◆ An unhappy home environmentcan affect a child's behaviour. 不幸的家庭环境可能对孩子的行为造成影响。 ◆ They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. 他们创造了一种可以大大提高生产力的环境。 ◆ the political environment 政治环境 ◆ tests carried out in a controlled environment 在受控环境下进行的试验 2 ★ the environment [singular ] the natural world in which people, animals and plants live 自然环境；生态环境 ◆ the Department of the Environment 环境事务部 ◆ measures to protect the environment 保护环境的措施 ◆ pollution of the environment 环境污染 ◆ damage to the environment 对环境的破坏 3 [countable ] ( computing 计 ) the complete structure within which a user, computer or program operates （运行）环境；工作平台；软件包 ◆ a desktop development environment 桌面开发环境 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 environment setting ◆surroundings ◆background These are all words for the type of place in which sb/sth exists or is situated. 以上各词均指人或事物生存或所处的环境。 ■ environment the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth 指影响人或事物的行为或发展的环境： ◆ An unhappy home environmentcan affect children's behaviour. 不幸的家庭环境可能对孩子的行为造成影响。 ◆ a pleasant working environment 令人愉快的工作环境 ■ setting a place or situation of a particular type, in which sth happens or exists 指事物所处的环境或发生的背景： ◆ The island provided an idyllic setting for the concert. 这岛为音乐会提供了优美的田园布景。 ■ surroundings everything that is around or near sb/sth 指周围的环境： ◆ The huts blend in perfectly with their surroundings. 这些棚屋与周围的环境浑然一体，非常和谐。 ■ background the things or area behind or around the main objects or people that are in a place or picture 指对主要人物、事物起衬托作用的事物、背景： ◆ The mountains in the background were capped with snow. 远处的山峦白雪覆盖。 PATTERNS ◆ in(a/an) environment/setting/surroundings ◆ (a/an) new / new environment/setting/surroundings ◆ sb/sth's immediateenvironment/surroundings ◆ (a) dramaticsetting/background COLLOCATIONS 词语搭配 The environment 环境 Environmental damage 环境破坏 ■ cause/contribute toclimate change/global warming 引起气候变化／全球变暖 ■ producepollution/CO 2/greenhouse (gas) emissions 产生污染／二氧化碳／温室气体排放 ■ damage/destroythe environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs 破坏环境／海洋生态系统／臭氧层／珊瑚礁 ■ degradeecosystems/habitats/the environment 使生态系统／栖息地／环境退化 ■ harmthe environment/wildlife/marine life 危害环境／野生动物／海洋生物 ■ threatennatural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction 构成对自然栖息地／沿海生态系统／物种灭绝的威胁 ■ depletenatural resources/the ozone layer 大量损耗自然资源／臭氧层 ■ polluterivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans 污染河流湖泊／航道／空气／大气层／环境／海洋 ■ contaminategroundwater/the soil/food/crops 污染地下水／土壤／食物／庄稼 ■ logforests/rainforests/trees 采伐森林／热带雨林／树木 Protecting the environment 保护环境 ■ address/combat/tacklethe threat/effects/impact of climate change 设法解决／防止／应对气候变化带来的威胁／影响／冲击 ■ fight/take action on/reduce/stopglobal warming 对抗／采取行动应对／减缓／阻止全球变暖 ■ limit/curb/controlair/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution 控制空气／水／大气／环境污染 ■ cut/reducepollution/greenhouse gas emissions 减少污染／温室气体排放 ■ offsetcarbon/CO 2emissions 抵消碳／二氧化碳的排放 ■ reduce(the size of) your carbon footprint 减少碳足迹（量） ■ achieve/promotesustainable development 实现／促进可持续发展 ■ preserve/conservebiospanersity/natural resources 保持生物多样性；保护自然资源 ■ protectendangered species/a coastal ecosystem 保护濒危物种／沿海生态系统 ■ prevent/stopsoil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems 防止／阻止水土流失／过度捕捞／大面积森林砍伐／对生态系统的破坏 ■ raiseawareness of environmental issues 增强环境意识 ■ savethe planet/the rainforests/an endangered species 拯救地球／热带雨林／濒危物种 Energy and resources 能源和资源 ■ conserve/save/consume/wasteenergy 保护／节约／消耗／浪费能源 ■ manage/exploit/be rich innatural resources 管理／开发／有丰富的自然资源 ■ dump/dispose ofhazardous/toxic/nuclear waste 倾倒／处理有害／有毒／核废料 ■ dispose of/throw awaylitter/( especially BrE) rubbish/( especially NAmE) garbage/( NAmE) trash/sewage 处理／扔掉垃圾／废物／污水 ■ use/be made fromrecycled/recyclable/biodegradable material 使用回收／可回收／可生物降解材料；由回收／可回收／可生物降解材料制成 ■ recyclebottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste 回收瓶子／包装材料／纸／塑料／废品 ■ promote/encouragerecycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy 促进／鼓励回收利用／可持续发展／使用可再生能源 ■ develop/invest in/promoterenewable energy 研发／投资／推动可再生能源 ■ reduceyour dependence/reliance on fossil fuels 减少对化石燃料的依赖 ■ get/obtain/generate/produceelectricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources 利用风、太阳能、潮汐／可再生能源发电 ■ build/developa (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm 修建一座（50 兆瓦／海上）风力发电站 ■ install/be fitted with/be powered bysolar panels 安装太阳能板；由太阳能板提供动力 environment environments en·vir·on·ment / ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ; NAmE ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt /
LDC	environmenten‧vi‧ron‧ment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1the environment the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities: Some of these chemicals are very damaging to the environment. legislation to protect the environment the effects of acid rain on the environment the government minister for the environmentGRAMMARYou always say the environment in this meaning: · Pollution from cars is bad for the environment. ✗Don’t say: Pollution from cars is bad for environment.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS2[countable, uncountable] the people and things that are around you in your life, for example the buildings you use, the people you live or work with, and the general situation you are in: The company had failed to provide a safe environment for its workers.3[countable] the natural features of a place, for example its weather, the type of land it has, and the type of plants that grow in it → habitat: a forest environment a very adaptable creature that will eat different foods in different environmentsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsprotect the environment· We need to take drastic steps to protect the environment.conserve the environment formal (=protect it and prevent it from changing or being damaged)· People need to live in harmony with nature and conserve the environment.harm/damage the environment· The government insists that the dam will not harm the environment.destroy the environment· We need to find ways of producing energy without destroying the environment.pollute the environment· Nuclear waste will pollute the environment for centuries.clean up the environment· It’s about time that we started cleaning up the environment.adjectivesthe natural environment· Current methods of farming are damaging the natural environment.the marine environment (=the sea and the creatures that live there)· Fish farming poses a threat to the marine environment.phrasesbe good/bad for the environment· Plastic bags are bad for the environment.be harmful to the environment· Emissions from cars are harmful to the environment.protection of the environment· In developing countries, protection of the environment is not a primary concern.conservation of the environment· There are many organizations dedicated to conservation of the environment.damage/harm to the environment· A lot of chemicals used in industry cause harm to the environment.the destruction of the environment· Logging has led to the destruction of the natural environment.pollution of the environment· The waste material must be stored safely to avoid pollution of the environment.the effect/impact on the environment· The building’s design will minimize its impact on the environment.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘hurt the environment’. Say harm the environment or damage the environment.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + environmentthe physical environment (=the place where you live or work, including buildings, furniture etc)· Improvements to the physical environment range from removing graffiti to planting trees.the immediate environment (=the building in which you live or work, and the area very close to it)· Most accidents happen to young children within the immediate environment of their home.a safe environment· The playground provides a safe environment for children.a stable environment (=without any big changes)· They argued that being married helps provide a stable environment for bringing up children.a friendly/pleasant environment· The restaurant offers a stylish and friendly environment with first-class service.a clean/dirty environment· People who live in a very clean environment may have a lower immunity to germs.a competitive environment· Our business has to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.a working/learning environment· Most people prefer a quiet working environment.the home/domestic/family environment· A lot of children suffer because of problems in their home environment.the economic environment· The economic environment has changed, and many countries are sliding into recession.the business environment· In today’s fast-moving business environment, companies must be flexible.the political environment· Ministers are having to make these decisions in a difficult political environment.the cultural/social environment· Changes in the cultural environment affect people’s attitudes and values.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesa coastal/desert/mountain etc environment· The storm caused significant damage to the coastal environment.an inhospitable/harsh environment (=one where the conditions make life difficult)· The freezing climate makes this one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet.a hostile environment (=with many difficulties and dangers)· It is difficult to see how anything can survive in such a hostile environment.a fragile environment (=easily damaged or destroyed)· Many people are worried about the impact of tourism on the region’s fragile environment.THESAURUSthe environment the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities: · We need to do more to protect the environment.· How much does air travel damage the environment?ecosystem technical all the animals and plants that exist in a place, considered as a single system with parts that depend on each other: · the island’s fragile ecosystem· The rapid decline in the number of great sharks is disrupting the marine ecosystem.habitat the natural home of an animal or plant: · The tree can grow to be 120 feet tall in its natural habitat.the biosphere technical the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where animals and plants can live: · Scientists are monitoring changes in the global biosphere.ecology the scientific study of the way in which the animals, plants, and natural features of a place affect and depend on each other: · She’s studying marine ecology.green adjective [only before noun] relating to the environment or to protecting the environment: · Voters are becoming more concerned about green issues.· The party is keen to demonstrate its green credentials (=show that it thinks the environment is important).eco- prefix relating to the environment and protecting the environment: · eco-friendly products (=which do not harm the environment)· eco-tourism (=which does not harm the environment)· eco-warrior (=someone who protests to try to save the environment)· eco-sensitive land (=where the environment is easily damaged)
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