B2 adjective 중립

deforestation

/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

Deforestation is the permanent removal or clearing of forests and trees on a large scale, typically to repurpose the land for agriculture, grazing, or urban development. This process results in significant environmental damage, including the loss of biodiversity and the disruption of the water cycle.

예시

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1

Many locals are concerned that the ongoing deforestation will destroy the nearby hiking trails.

Many locals are concerned that the ongoing deforestation will destroy the nearby hiking trails.

2

Policy makers must address the undeniable link between deforestation and the rise in global temperatures.

Policy makers must address the undeniable link between deforestation and the rise in global temperatures.

3

I can't believe the deforestation happening behind our house just for a new parking lot.

I can't believe the deforestation happening behind our house just for a new parking lot.

어휘 가족

명사
deforestation
Verb
deforest
형용사
deforested
관련
forester
💡

암기 팁

The prefix 'de-' means to remove or go away, and 'forest' is where the trees are. So, deforestation is 'removing the forest'.

빠른 퀴즈

The government has introduced new measures to stop the ______ of the Amazon basin.

정답!

정답은: deforestation

예시

1

Many locals are concerned that the ongoing deforestation will destroy the nearby hiking trails.

everyday

Many locals are concerned that the ongoing deforestation will destroy the nearby hiking trails.

2

Policy makers must address the undeniable link between deforestation and the rise in global temperatures.

formal

Policy makers must address the undeniable link between deforestation and the rise in global temperatures.

3

I can't believe the deforestation happening behind our house just for a new parking lot.

informal

I can't believe the deforestation happening behind our house just for a new parking lot.

4

Satellite imagery reveals that the rate of deforestation in tropical regions has accelerated by 20% over the last decade.

academic

Satellite imagery reveals that the rate of deforestation in tropical regions has accelerated by 20% over the last decade.

5

Investors are increasingly wary of backing companies associated with illegal deforestation in their supply chains.

business

Investors are increasingly wary of backing companies associated with illegal deforestation in their supply chains.

어휘 가족

명사
deforestation
Verb
deforest
형용사
deforested
관련
forester

자주 쓰는 조합

massive deforestation massive deforestation
halt deforestation halt deforestation
illegal deforestation illegal deforestation
tropical deforestation tropical deforestation
cause deforestation cause deforestation

자주 쓰는 구문

rate of deforestation

rate of deforestation

combat deforestation

combat deforestation

drive deforestation

drive deforestation

자주 혼동되는 단어

deforestation vs desertification

Deforestation is the removal of trees, whereas desertification is the process of fertile land becoming a desert.

deforestation vs degradation

Deforestation refers to the total clearing of trees; forest degradation refers to the reduction in the health or quality of the forest.

📝

사용 참고사항

Deforestation is almost always used in a negative context related to environmental protection and ecology. It is commonly found in news reports about the Amazon rainforest or climate change policy.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse it with 'reforestation' when trying to talk about planting trees. Also, remember that 'deforestation' is a noun; the action is 'to deforest'.

💡

암기 팁

The prefix 'de-' means to remove or go away, and 'forest' is where the trees are. So, deforestation is 'removing the forest'.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'de-' (expressing removal) + 'forestis' (forest), with the suffix '-ation' denoting a process.

문법 패턴

Usually used as an uncountable noun. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., the deforestation of the Amazon).
🌍

문화적 맥락

Deforestation is a central topic in global climate change summits (like COP) and international environmental activism.

빠른 퀴즈

The government has introduced new measures to stop the ______ of the Amazon basin.

정답!

정답은: deforestation

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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