extinction
Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.
예시
3 / 5Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.
빠른 퀴즈
The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.
정답!
정답은: extinction
예시
Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
everydayModern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
formalThe international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
informalLandlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.
academicThe Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.
Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.
businessCompanies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
verge of extinction
verge of extinction
extinction rebellion
extinction rebellion
level of extinction
level of extinction
자주 혼동되는 단어
Distinction refers to a difference or contrast between things, while extinction refers to the end of a species.
Extermination is the deliberate killing of a group (like pests), whereas extinction is the general state of being gone forever.
사용 참고사항
Use this word primarily in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the death of a species. It can also be used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the disappearance of outdated ideas or technologies.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse the noun 'extinction' with the adjective 'extinct'. For example, they might incorrectly say 'the species is extinction' instead of 'the species is extinct'.
암기 팁
Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'extinguere', which means to quench, wipe out, or put out a fire.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is central to modern discussions about the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' and climate change activism.
빠른 퀴즈
The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.
정답!
정답은: extinction
관련 어휘
A biological community of interacting organisms and their ph...
fossilA fossil is the remains or trace of a plant or animal that l...
biodiversityBiodiversity refers to the variety of all living things and...
conservationThe careful preservation and protection of natural resources...
habitatA habitat is the natural environment or specific area where...
endangeredTo put someone or something at risk or in a situation where...
관련 단어
pale
A1Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.
lung
A1The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.
tropical
A1Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.
trader
A1A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.
indoor
A1Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.
threshold
A1A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.
tribute
A1A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.
elder
A1Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.
russian
A1Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.
southeastern
A1Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.
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