How do you use "forest" in a sentence?

We went for a walk through the ancient forest. The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen. Forest fires have become more frequent due to climate change.

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Q: What does "forest" mean?

A large area covered with trees and undergrowth A forest is a large area covered with trees and undergrowth. It's larger than a wood and typically has a canopy layer. 'Rainforest' refers to dense tropical forests with high rainfall. 'Deforestation' is the clearing of forests. The phrase 'can't see the forest for the trees' means being too focused on details to see the whole picture.

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Meaning: A large area covered with trees and undergrowth

森林

bosque, selva

森林、森

숲, 산림

A forest is a large area covered with trees and undergrowth. It's larger than a wood and typically has a canopy layer. 'Rainforest' refers to dense tropical forests with high rainfall. 'Deforestation' is the clearing of forests. The phrase 'can't see the forest for the trees' means being too focused on details to see the whole picture.

「forest」是被树木和灌木覆盖的大面积区域。它比树林（wood）大，通常有树冠层。「rainforest」指降雨量大的热带密林。「deforestation」是砍伐森林。短语「can't see the forest for the trees」意味着过于关注细节而看不到整体。

Un forest es una gran área cubierta de árboles y maleza. Es más grande que un bosque pequeño y típicamente tiene una capa de dosel. «Rainforest» se refiere a densos bosques tropicales con alta precipitación. «Deforestation» es la tala de bosques. La frase «can't see the forest for the trees» significa estar demasiado enfocado en los detalles para ver el panorama general.

「forest」は木々と下草に覆われた広い地域です。woodより大きく、通常は樹冠層があります。「rainforest」は降水量の多い熱帯の密林を指します。「deforestation」は森林の伐採です。「can't see the forest for the trees」というフレーズは、細部に集中しすぎて全体像が見えないことを意味します。

Forest는 나무와 덤불로 뒤덮인 넓은 지역을 가리킵니다. 숲(wood)보다 크며 보통 수관층이 있습니다. 'Rainforest'는 강수량이 많은 울창한 열대림을 뜻합니다. 'Deforestation'은 산림 벌채를 의미합니다. 'Can't see the forest for the trees'라는 표현은 세부 사항에 너무 집중해서 전체를 보지 못한다는 뜻입니다.

Examples

We went for a walk through the ancient forest.
我们在古老的森林里散步。
Fuimos a pasear por el bosque antiguo.
私たちは古代の森を散歩しました。
우리는 오래된 숲을 산책했습니다.
The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen.
亚马逊雨林生产了世界上约20%的氧气。
La selva amazónica produce alrededor del 20% del oxígeno del mundo.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は世界の酸素の約20%を生産しています。
아마존 열대우림은 세계 산소의 약 20%를 생산합니다.
Forest fires have become more frequent due to climate change.
由于气候变化，森林火灾变得更加频繁。
Los incendios forestales se han vuelto más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.
気候変動により森林火災がより頻繁になっています。
기후 변화로 인해 산불이 더 빈번해지고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'forest', from Medieval Latin 'forestis' (silva) meaning 'outside (woodland)', from Latin 'foris' (outside). Originally referred to a royal hunting ground rather than any woodland.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal