B2 noun خنثی

sustainable

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/

Sustainable refers to the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing severe damage. In environmental contexts, it describes methods that do not harm the ecosystem, while in business, it refers to growth that can continue over the long term.

مثال‌ها

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1

I try to make more sustainable choices by bringing my own bags to the grocery store.

I try to make environmentally friendly choices by bringing my own bags to the shop.

2

The government is committed to promoting sustainable urban development to reduce carbon emissions.

The state is dedicated to encouraging long-term city growth that minimizes pollution.

3

Living a zero-waste life is great, but it isn't always sustainable for a busy family.

A zero-waste lifestyle is good, but it is not always easy to maintain for a busy household.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
sustainability
Verb
sustain
قید
sustainably
صفت
sustainable
مرتبط
sustenance
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word 'Sustain' (to keep going) + 'Able' (capable of). If a process is sustainable, it is 'able to be sustained' forever.

آزمون سریع

The company is switching to _____ packaging to reduce its impact on the environment.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: sustainable

مثال‌ها

1

I try to make more sustainable choices by bringing my own bags to the grocery store.

everyday

I try to make environmentally friendly choices by bringing my own bags to the shop.

2

The government is committed to promoting sustainable urban development to reduce carbon emissions.

formal

The state is dedicated to encouraging long-term city growth that minimizes pollution.

3

Living a zero-waste life is great, but it isn't always sustainable for a busy family.

informal

A zero-waste lifestyle is good, but it is not always easy to maintain for a busy household.

4

The study examines whether current fishing levels are sustainable for the local marine population.

academic

The research investigates if current fishing rates can be kept up without hurting the fish population.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to achieve sustainable profit growth rather than a one-time spike.

business

Our main objective is to reach profit increases that can last long-term instead of a temporary rise.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
sustainability
Verb
sustain
قید
sustainably
صفت
sustainable
مرتبط
sustenance

ترکیب‌های رایج

sustainable development economic growth that preserves the environment
sustainable energy power from sources that do not run out
sustainable agriculture farming that protects the land and environment
sustainable fashion clothing produced with ethical and ecological standards
sustainable growth a rate of increase that can be maintained without causing problems

عبارات رایج

environmentally sustainable

not harmful to the environment over time

sustainable lifestyle

a way of living that uses fewer natural resources

sustainable practices

methods of working that can be continued indefinitely

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

sustainable vs renewable

Renewable refers specifically to resources that replenish naturally (like sun/wind), while sustainable refers to the entire system's ability to last.

sustainable vs durable

Durable means physically strong and long-lasting, whereas sustainable refers to environmental or systemic longevity.

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نکات کاربردی

While commonly used for green energy and the environment, 'sustainable' is also used in economics and sports to describe performance levels that aren't just a lucky streak.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use 'sustainable' when they mean 'sustained'. 'Sustained' describes something that has already happened for a long time, while 'sustainable' describes something that is *capable* of lasting.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word 'Sustain' (to keep going) + 'Able' (capable of). If a process is sustainable, it is 'able to be sustained' forever.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'sustinere', meaning to hold up, support, or endure.

الگوهای دستوری

Used as an adjective before a noun: sustainable energy. Used as a predicative adjective: The current debt level is not sustainable. Commonly modified by adverbs: environmentally sustainable, economically sustainable.
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بافت فرهنگی

In the 21st century, sustainability has become a core value in global policy, specifically through the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

آزمون سریع

The company is switching to _____ packaging to reduce its impact on the environment.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: sustainable

لغات مرتبط

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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