B2 adjective 격식체

afforestation

/əˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn/

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

예시

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1

Our neighborhood is starting an afforestation project to make the area greener.

The local community is beginning a plan to plant a new forest to improve the environment.

2

The government has committed to extensive afforestation to meet its carbon neutrality goals.

The state has promised wide-scale tree planting to achieve its environmental targets.

3

Did you hear? They're finally doing some afforestation in that old empty field.

Have you heard? They are at last planting trees in that vacant plot of land.

어휘 가족

명사
afforestation
Verb
afforest
형용사
afforested
관련
forestry
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'A' in Afforestation as 'Adding' a forest to a place where there wasn't one before.

빠른 퀴즈

The local government initiated a massive ___ program to convert the abandoned wasteland into a thriving woodland.

정답!

정답은: afforestation

예시

1

Our neighborhood is starting an afforestation project to make the area greener.

everyday

The local community is beginning a plan to plant a new forest to improve the environment.

2

The government has committed to extensive afforestation to meet its carbon neutrality goals.

formal

The state has promised wide-scale tree planting to achieve its environmental targets.

3

Did you hear? They're finally doing some afforestation in that old empty field.

informal

Have you heard? They are at last planting trees in that vacant plot of land.

4

Studies show that afforestation significantly improves biodiversity in previously barren landscapes.

academic

Research indicates that creating new forests greatly increases the variety of life in empty areas.

5

The company's CSR initiative focuses on afforestation to offset its annual carbon footprint.

business

The firm's social responsibility plan uses tree planting to balance out its environmental impact.

어휘 가족

명사
afforestation
Verb
afforest
형용사
afforested
관련
forestry

자주 쓰는 조합

mass afforestation large-scale planting of new forests
urban afforestation planting trees within a city to create new green spaces
promote afforestation to encourage the creation of new wooded areas
afforestation scheme an organized plan or program for planting trees
successful afforestation the effective growth of a new forest area

자주 쓰는 구문

afforestation and reforestation

creating new forests and replanting old ones

large-scale afforestation

planting trees over a very wide area

afforestation efforts

the hard work put into planting new forests

자주 혼동되는 단어

afforestation vs reforestation

Afforestation is planting trees on land that was never a forest, while reforestation is replanting trees where a forest used to be.

afforestation vs deforestation

Afforestation is the creation of a forest, whereas deforestation is the destruction or removal of a forest.

📝

사용 참고사항

Afforestation is a technical term mostly found in environmental reports, academic papers, and policy discussions. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific ecological projects.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'reforestation' when they actually mean 'afforestation'. Remember that the prefix 're-' means 'again', so reforestation is for land that was already a forest.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'A' in Afforestation as 'Adding' a forest to a place where there wasn't one before.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'ad-' (to/towards) and 'forestis' (forest), literally meaning 'to bring land into forest status'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Functions as the subject or object of a sentence
🌍

문화적 맥락

Afforestation is a central topic in global climate change summits and initiatives like the 'Great Green Wall' in Africa.

빠른 퀴즈

The local government initiated a massive ___ program to convert the abandoned wasteland into a thriving woodland.

정답!

정답은: afforestation

관련 단어

arbiter

B2

An 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

C2

To 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

C1

The 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

C2

A 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

B2

Arboreal 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

B2

To 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

C1

To 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

C1

Officially 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

B2

Something 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

C1

A 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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