environment
Significado: The natural world; the surroundings or conditions in which a person lives
'Environment' refers to the natural world including land, water, air, plants, and animals, or the surroundings and conditions affecting someone's life or work. 'The environment' often specifically means nature and ecological issues. 'Working environment' and 'learning environment' refer to workplace or educational conditions.
Ejemplos
- We must do more to protect the environment. 我们必须采取更多措施来保护环境。Debemos hacer más para proteger el medio ambiente.環境を守るためにもっとやらなければなりません。환경을 보호하기 위해 더 많은 노력을 해야 합니다.
- Children learn best in a supportive environment. 孩子们在支持性的环境中学习效果最好。Los niños aprenden mejor en un entorno de apoyo.子供たちは支援的な環境で最もよく学びます。아이들은 지지적인 환경에서 가장 잘 배웁니다.
- The office environment can affect productivity. 办公环境会影响工作效率。El ambiente de oficina puede afectar la productividad.オフィス環境は生産性に影響を与えることがあります。사무실 환경은 생산성에 영향을 줄 수 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'environner' meaning 'to surround' (en- 'in' + viron 'circle'). The ecological sense of 'the natural world' only became common in the 1950s and 1960s with the rise of the environmental movement.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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