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单词 carbon footprint
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Definition of carbon footprint in English:

carbon footprint

nounˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪntˌkɑrbən ˈfʊtprɪnt
  • The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community.

    碳足迹;碳排放量

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Think of your carbon footprint and say an environmentally friendly ‘no’ to patio heaters.
    • In this world, the idea that the personal is political was not about one's carbon footprint or concerns about eating meat or using pesticides in the garden.
    • If it's not available through your utility, you can still buy credits online to offset your carbon footprint.
    • Reducing our carbon footprint would mean giving up, not merely our SUVs, but many of the little things Americans enjoy.
    • In the U.K., the CarbonNeutral Company works with banks and building societies to offer a carbon-neutral mortgage, which provides for the planting of enough trees to cover the carbon footprint of the home and lifestyle of its occupants.
    • Yes, disposing of a perfectly good appliance is not great for your carbon footprint.
    • There will be significant planning issues but we are determined to reduce our carbon footprint.

Definition of carbon footprint in US English:

carbon footprint

nounˌkärbən ˈfo͝otprintˌkɑrbən ˈfʊtprɪnt
  • The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If it's not available through your utility, you can still buy credits online to offset your carbon footprint.
    • There will be significant planning issues but we are determined to reduce our carbon footprint.
    • Yes, disposing of a perfectly good appliance is not great for your carbon footprint.
    • In the U.K., the CarbonNeutral Company works with banks and building societies to offer a carbon-neutral mortgage, which provides for the planting of enough trees to cover the carbon footprint of the home and lifestyle of its occupants.
    • Think of your carbon footprint and say an environmentally friendly ‘no’ to patio heaters.
    • In this world, the idea that the personal is political was not about one's carbon footprint or concerns about eating meat or using pesticides in the garden.
    • Reducing our carbon footprint would mean giving up, not merely our SUVs, but many of the little things Americans enjoy.
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