footprint
A footprint refers to the mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface, but in modern contexts, it most commonly describes the total impact or presence of an entity. It can refer to the space a physical object occupies, the environmental impact of a person or company (carbon footprint), or the data trail left online (digital footprint).
أمثلة
3 من 5We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.
We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.
The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.
The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.
I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.
I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.
اختبار سريع
Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: footprint
أمثلة
We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.
everydayWe tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.
The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.
formalThe large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.
I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.
informalI am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.
The research analyzes the urban footprint of European cities compared to North American ones.
academicThe academic study examines the physical area occupied by cities in Europe versus North America.
Our goal this quarter is to expand our retail footprint into the Asian market.
businessOur objective for these three months is to increase our physical store presence in Asia.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
leave a footprint
to have a lasting effect or impact on something
reduce one's footprint
to lower one's environmental impact or physical presence
heavy footprint
a large or significant amount of influence or environmental damage
يُخلط عادةً مع
A footstep is the sound or the action of taking a step, whereas a footprint is the physical mark left behind.
A fingerprint is a unique biological identifier from a finger, while footprint is used for tracks or general impact.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
While originally meaning a literal track on the ground, B2 learners should focus on its metaphorical use in business and environmental science. It is almost always used as a countable noun.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'footprint' when they mean 'shoe size' or 'step count'. Avoid using it as a verb; use 'leave a footprint' instead.
نصيحة للحفظ
Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old English 'fōt' (foot) and 'prent' (an impression or mark).
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In modern Western culture, the 'carbon footprint' is a central concept in discussions about climate change and individual responsibility.
اختبار سريع
Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: footprint
مفردات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
arbiter
B2An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.
arbitrarily
C2To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.
arbitrariness
C1The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.
arbitrator
C2A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.
arboreal
B2Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.
appreciate
B2To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.
approbate
C1To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.
approve
C1Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.
apropos
B2Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.
arboretum
C1A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.
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