B2 noun フォーマル

biosphere

/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.sfɪər/

The biosphere is the worldwide sum of all ecosystems, encompassing all living organisms and the zones of air, land, and water they inhabit. It is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships with the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

例文

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Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

2

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

3

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

語族

名詞
biosphere
副詞
biospherically
形容詞
biospheric
関連
biology
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'

クイックテスト

Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.

正解!

正解は: biosphere

例文

1

Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

everyday

Recycling and reducing waste are small steps we can take to help protect the biosphere.

2

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

formal

The international convention aims to establish new protocols for the preservation of the global biosphere.

3

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

informal

Did you see that show about how the biosphere handles extreme climate changes?

4

The study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.

academic

The study analyzes the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere.

5

Corporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.

business

Corporate sustainability reports now frequently address the company's long-term impact on the biosphere.

語族

名詞
biosphere
副詞
biospherically
形容詞
biospheric
関連
biology

よく使う組み合わせ

biosphere reserve biosphere reserve
global biosphere global biosphere
delicate biosphere delicate biosphere
protect the biosphere protect the biosphere
human impact on the biosphere human impact on the biosphere

よく使うフレーズ

within the biosphere

within the biosphere

the Earth's biosphere

the Earth's biosphere

integrity of the biosphere

integrity of the biosphere

よく混同される語

biosphere vs ecosystem

An ecosystem is a specific local area of living things and their environment, while the biosphere is the sum of all ecosystems on Earth.

biosphere vs atmosphere

The atmosphere refers specifically to the layers of gases surrounding the planet, whereas the biosphere includes all areas where life exists.

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使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in scientific, environmental, or academic discussions regarding the planet as a whole. It is rarely used to describe local environmental issues unless being related back to global impacts.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'biosphere' when they actually mean 'environment' or 'habitat.' Remember that biosphere is a global, all-encompassing term.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) and the word 'sphere' (the shape of the Earth). It is the 'Sphere of Life.'

📖

語源

Coined in 1875 by the geologist Eduard Suess, derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'sphaira' (globe).

文法パターン

Usually used with the definite article 'the' Countable noun, though the plural 'biospheres' is mostly used in science fiction or planetary science
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文化的な背景

The term is central to UNESCO's 'Man and the Biosphere' (MAB) programme, which promotes sustainable development.

クイックテスト

Scientists are concerned that pollution is causing irreversible damage to the Earth's ________.

正解!

正解は: biosphere

関連単語

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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