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🔑 re·source AW BrE /rɪˈsɔːs/, /rɪˈzɔːs/NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrs/, /rɪˈsɔːrs/ noun🔑 [C, usually pl.] a supply of sth that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth 资源;财力◆the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources 矿产和其他自然资源的开发◆We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. 我们没有钱来更新我们的电脑软件。◆We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. 我们必须最有效地利用现有财力。◆We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). 我们同意把我们的资源集中起来。The environment 环境Environmental damage 环境破坏- cause/contribute to climate change/global warming 引起气候变化/全球变暖
- produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions 产生污染/二氧化碳/温室气体排放
- damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs 破坏环境/海洋生态系统/臭氧层/珊瑚礁
- degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment 使生态系统/栖息地/环境退化
- harm the environment/wildlife/marine life 危害环境/野生动物/海洋生物
- threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction 构成对自然栖息地/沿海生态系统/物种灭绝的威胁
- deplete natural resources/the ozone layer 大量损耗自然资源/臭氧层
- pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans 污染河流湖泊/航道/空气/大气层/环境/海洋
- contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops 污染地下水/土壤/食物/庄稼
- log forests/rainforests/trees 采伐森林/热带雨林/树木
Protecting the environment 保护环境- address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change 设法解决/防止/应对气候变化带来的威胁/影响/冲击
- fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming 对抗/采取行动应对/减缓/阻止全球变暖
- limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution 控制空气/水/大气/环境污染
- cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions 减少污染/温室气体排放
- offset carbon/CO2 emissions 抵消碳/二氧化碳的排放
- reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint 减少碳足迹(量)
- achieve/promote sustainable development 实现/促进可持续发展
- preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources 保持生物多样性;保护自然资源
- protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem 保护濒危物种/沿海生态系统
- prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems 防止/阻止水土流失/过度捕捞/大面积森林砍伐/对生态系统的破坏
- raise awareness of environmental issues 增强环境意识
- save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species 拯救地球/热带雨林/濒危物种
Energy and resources 能源和资源- conserve/save/consume/waste energy 保护/节约/消耗/浪费能源
- manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources 管理/开发/有丰富的自然资源
- dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste 倾倒/处理有害/有毒/核废料
- dispose of/throw away litter/ (
especially BrE) rubbish/ (especially NAmE) garbage/ (NAmE) trash/sewage 处理/扔掉垃圾/废物;排放污水 - use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material 使用回收/可回收/可生物降解材料;由回收/可回收/可生物降解材料制成
- recycle bottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste 回收瓶子/包装材料/纸/塑料/废品
- promote/encourage recycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy 促进/鼓励回收利用/可持续发展/使用可再生能源
- develop/invest in/promote renewable energy 研发/投资/推动可再生能源
- reduce your dependence/reliance on fossil fuels 减少对化石燃料的依赖
- get/obtain/generate/produce electricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources 利用风、太阳能、潮汐/可再生能源发电
- build/develop a (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm 修建一座(50 兆瓦/海上)风力发电站
- install/be fitted with/be powered by solar panels 安装太阳能板;由太阳能板提供动力
➡ see also human resources 🔑 [C] something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students 有助于实现目标的东西;资料◆The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. 该数据库可用作大学里的一种教学辅助工具。◆Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. 时间是你最宝贵的东西,尤其是在考试中。◆resource books for teachers 教师参考书resources [pl.] personal qualities such as courage and imagination that help you deal with difficult situations 勇气;才智;谋略◆He has no inner resources and hates being alone. 他没有什么精神力量,因而害怕独处。 🔑 re·source AW BrE /rɪˈsɔːs/, /rɪˈzɔːs/NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrs/, /rɪˈsɔːrs/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they resource BrE /rɪˈsɔːs/, /rɪˈzɔːs/ NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrs/, /rɪˈsɔːrs/present simple - he / she / it resources BrE /rɪˈsɔːsɪz/, /rɪˈzɔːsɪz/ NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/, /rɪˈsɔːrsɪz/past simple resourced BrE /rɪˈsɔːst/, /rɪˈzɔːst/ NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrst/, /rɪˈsɔːrst/past participle resourced BrE /rɪˈsɔːst/, /rɪˈzɔːst/ NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrst/, /rɪˈsɔːrst/ -ing form resourcing BrE /rɪˈsɔːsɪŋ/, /rɪˈzɔːsɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈriːsɔːrsɪŋ/, /rɪˈsɔːrsɪŋ/~ sthto provide sth with the money or equipment that is needed 向…提供资金(或设备)◆Schools in the area are still inadequately resourced. 本地区的学校仍然没有足够的资金。 |