B2 noun ニュートラル

pollution

/pəˈluː.ʃən/

Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materials into the environment, which can damage the air, water, and land. It is a major global issue that results from human activities like industrial processes, transportation, and waste disposal.

例文

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1

The air pollution in big cities can cause health problems for children.

The presence of dirty air in large urban areas can lead to medical issues for young people.

2

Legislative measures are required to mitigate the impact of industrial pollution on local ecosystems.

New laws are needed to lessen the damage caused by factory waste on nature.

3

This beach is gross; there is so much pollution in the water.

This beach is disgusting because there is a lot of trash and chemicals in the sea.

語族

名詞
pollution
Verb
pollute
形容詞
polluted
関連
pollutant
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Pool' of 'Lotion' spilled in a forest; just as lotion doesn't belong on the dirt, pollution is something that doesn't belong in nature.

クイックテスト

Many species are dying out due to high levels of water ____ in the oceans.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

The air pollution in big cities can cause health problems for children.

everyday

The presence of dirty air in large urban areas can lead to medical issues for young people.

2

Legislative measures are required to mitigate the impact of industrial pollution on local ecosystems.

formal

New laws are needed to lessen the damage caused by factory waste on nature.

3

This beach is gross; there is so much pollution in the water.

informal

This beach is disgusting because there is a lot of trash and chemicals in the sea.

4

Data suggests that atmospheric pollution levels have reached a critical threshold.

academic

Evidence shows that levels of gases in the air have become dangerous.

5

Our company is committed to lowering its levels of chemical pollution through sustainable practices.

business

Our business wants to produce less chemical waste by using environmentally friendly methods.

語族

名詞
pollution
Verb
pollute
形容詞
polluted
関連
pollutant

よく使う組み合わせ

air pollution dirty air caused by smoke or gases
water pollution contamination of rivers, lakes, or oceans
noise pollution harmful or annoying levels of noise
light pollution excessive artificial light in the night sky
reduce pollution to lower the amount of harmful waste

よく使うフレーズ

visual pollution

unattractive things like billboards that spoil a view

plastic pollution

the accumulation of plastic objects in the environment

thermal pollution

the degradation of water quality by changing its temperature

よく混同される語

pollution vs pollutant

Pollution is the general state or process of being dirty, whereas a pollutant is the specific substance (like oil or plastic) that causes it.

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使い方のコツ

Pollution is almost always used as an uncountable noun in English. When you want to talk about specific sources, you use phrases like 'types of pollution' or 'levels of pollution' rather than making the word plural.

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よくある間違い

A common error is using 'pollutions' in the plural form. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse 'polluted' (adjective) with 'pollution' (noun) in sentences requiring a subject.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Pool' of 'Lotion' spilled in a forest; just as lotion doesn't belong on the dirt, pollution is something that doesn't belong in nature.

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語源

Derived from the late Latin 'pollutio', from the verb 'polluere', meaning 'to soil, defile, or contaminate'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Often followed by prepositions 'in' or 'from' Commonly modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'industrial', or 'heavy'
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文化的な背景

Pollution is a central theme in modern global discussions regarding climate change, government policy, and public health activism.

クイックテスト

Many species are dying out due to high levels of water ____ in the oceans.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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