environmental
Significado: Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it
Environmental relates to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it. It's commonly used in discussions about pollution, climate change, and conservation. 'Environmental issues' are problems affecting nature. The noun 'environment' refers to surroundings or the natural world, and 'environmentalist' is someone who works to protect nature.
Ejemplos
- The company has made a commitment to reduce its environmental impact. 该公司承诺减少其对环境的影响。La empresa se ha comprometido a reducir su impacto medioambiental.その会社は環境への影響を削減することを約束しました。그 회사는 환경에 미치는 영향을 줄이겠다고 약속했습니다.
- Environmental groups are protesting against the new development. 环保组织正在抗议新的开发项目。Los grupos ecologistas están protestando contra el nuevo desarrollo.環境保護団体が新しい開発に抗議しています。환경 단체들이 새로운 개발에 반대하는 시위를 하고 있습니다.
- Climate change is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face. 气候变化是我们面临的最大环境挑战之一。El cambio climático es uno de los mayores desafíos medioambientales que enfrentamos.気候変動は私たちが直面する最大の環境問題の一つです。기후 변화는 우리가 직면한 가장 큰 환경 문제 중 하나입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From 'environment' plus '-al'. 'Environment' comes from Old French 'environner' (to surround), from 'environ' (around), from 'en-' (in) and 'viron' (a circle, circuit). The ecological sense dates from the 1950s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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