[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](自然资源)可持续的，不破坏环境的 You use sustainable to describe the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not likely to damage the environment.
...the management, conservation and sustainable development of forests...
森林的管理、保护和可持续发展
Try to buy wood that you know has come from a sustainable source.
尽量购买来自可持续发展林的木材。
sustainability
...the growing concern about environmental sustainability.
对环境可持续发展的日益关注
sustainably
It wants timber to come, where possible, from sustainably managed sources.
其要求木材尽可能来自可持续发展林。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](计划、方法、体制)可持续的，持续性的 A sustainable plan, method, or system is designed to continue at the same rate or level of activity without any problems.
The creation of an efficient and sustainable transport system is critical to the long-term future of London.
建立一套高效稳定的交通体系对伦敦的长远发展意义重大。
...a sustainable recovery in consumer spending.
消费支出的持续性复苏
sustainability
...doubts about the sustainability of the current economic expansion.
对当前经济扩张的可持续性的怀疑
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sus·tain·ableAWL/səˈsteɪnəbl; NAmEsəˈsteɪnəbl/adjective1involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment （对自然资源和能源的利用）不破坏生态平衡的，合理利用的◆sustainable forest management合理的森林管理◆an environmentally sustainable society保持生态环境平衡的社会2that can continue or be continued for a long time 可持续的◆sustainable economic growth经济的可持续增长OPP
1able to continue without causing damage to the environment: The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture. the sustainable use of rainforest resources Cycling is a totally sustainable form of transport.environmentally sustainable development► see thesaurus at
environmentally friendly
2able to continue for a long time: The party is promising low inflation and sustainable economic growth.—sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/ noun [uncountable]
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