B2 verb Neutral

ecosystem

/ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It also refers to a complex network or interconnected system, often used in business to describe a group of products or companies that work together.

Beispiele

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1

The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ecosystem
Adverb
ecologically
Adjektiv
ecological
Verwandt
ecology
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

Schnelles Quiz

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ecosystem

Beispiele

1

The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

everyday

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

formal

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

informal

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

4

Ecologists study the flow of energy within a forest ecosystem to understand its long-term sustainability.

academic

Scientists analyze how energy moves through a forest's biological network to see if it can last.

5

The company has built a vast digital ecosystem that integrates mobile apps, hardware, and cloud services.

business

The firm created a large interconnected technology system combining apps, devices, and internet storage.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ecosystem
Adverb
ecologically
Adjektiv
ecological
Verwandt
ecology

Häufige Kollokationen

fragile ecosystem an easily damaged biological system
business ecosystem a network of companies and products
aquatic ecosystem a biological community found in water
balance of the ecosystem the stable state of a biological community
thriving ecosystem a healthy and growing network

Häufige Phrasen

disrupt the ecosystem

to upset the natural or established balance of a system

digital ecosystem

a group of interconnected digital tools and services

startup ecosystem

the network of people and companies supporting new businesses

Wird oft verwechselt mit

ecosystem vs environment

Environment is the general surroundings, while ecosystem specifically refers to the interaction between living things and their surroundings.

ecosystem vs habitat

A habitat is the specific place where an organism lives; an ecosystem is the whole system of interactions in that area.

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Nutzungshinweise

While originally a biological term, 'ecosystem' is now very common in business and technology contexts to describe how different products or companies interact and support each other.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'ecosystem' when they just mean 'nature' or 'outdoors.' Remember that an ecosystem must involve a system of interactions.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

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Wortherkunft

Coined in 1935 by Arthur Tansley, combining 'ecology' (from Greek oikos, meaning 'house') and 'system'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: ecosystems Often preceded by adjectives like 'fragile', 'diverse', or 'complex'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the modern tech era, 'ecosystem' is frequently used to describe brand loyalty, such as the 'Apple ecosystem' or the 'Google ecosystem'.

Schnelles Quiz

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ecosystem

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