B2 noun 중립 #4,523 가장 일반적인

sustainability

/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

Sustainability is the quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without depleting resources or causing damage. In modern contexts, it specifically refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

예시

3 / 5
1

Our family is trying to improve the sustainability of our household by recycling more and wasting less food.

Our family is trying to improve the sustainability of our household by recycling more and wasting less food.

2

The ministry has published a report on the long-term sustainability of the nation's timber industry.

The ministry has published a report on the long-term sustainability of the nation's timber industry.

3

I'm not sure about the sustainability of this lifestyle if you're always working 80 hours a week.

I'm not sure about the sustainability of this lifestyle if you're always working 80 hours a week.

어휘 가족

명사
sustainability
Verb
sustain
부사
sustainably
형용사
sustainable
관련
sustenance
💡

암기 팁

Break it down: Sustain + Ability. It is the 'ability' of a system to 'sustain' itself forever without running out of fuel or resources.

빠른 퀴즈

The city's new transport plan focuses on _______ by encouraging cycling and reducing car emissions.

정답!

정답은: sustainability

예시

1

Our family is trying to improve the sustainability of our household by recycling more and wasting less food.

everyday

Our family is trying to improve the sustainability of our household by recycling more and wasting less food.

2

The ministry has published a report on the long-term sustainability of the nation's timber industry.

formal

The ministry has published a report on the long-term sustainability of the nation's timber industry.

3

I'm not sure about the sustainability of this lifestyle if you're always working 80 hours a week.

informal

I'm not sure about the sustainability of this lifestyle if you're always working 80 hours a week.

4

The researchers analyzed the sustainability of urban agricultural practices in arid climates.

academic

The researchers analyzed the sustainability of urban agricultural practices in arid climates.

5

The corporation must integrate sustainability into its core business strategy to remain competitive in the green market.

business

The corporation must integrate sustainability into its core business strategy to remain competitive in the green market.

어휘 가족

명사
sustainability
Verb
sustain
부사
sustainably
형용사
sustainable
관련
sustenance

자주 쓰는 조합

environmental sustainability environmental sustainability
achieve sustainability achieve sustainability
long-term sustainability long-term sustainability
corporate sustainability corporate sustainability
sustainability goals sustainability goals

자주 쓰는 구문

sustainable development

sustainable development

sustainability report

sustainability report

pillars of sustainability

pillars of sustainability

자주 혼동되는 단어

sustainability vs sustenance

Sustenance refers to food and drink as a source of strength, whereas sustainability refers to the ability to maintain a process over time.

sustainability vs durability

Durability is the physical ability of an object to withstand wear or pressure, while sustainability relates to ecological or systemic longevity.

📝

사용 참고사항

While primarily used regarding the environment, sustainability is also frequently used in business and economics to describe the health of a budget or a growth model.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb form 'sustain' when they mean 'maintain' or 'support' in general contexts; remember that 'sustainability' almost always implies a concern for future resources.

💡

암기 팁

Break it down: Sustain + Ability. It is the 'ability' of a system to 'sustain' itself forever without running out of fuel or resources.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold up, support, or endure'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun (no plural form in general usage) Often functions as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'sustainability issues' Derived from the adjective 'sustainable' plus the suffix '-ity'
🌍

문화적 맥락

The term is central to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global call to action to end poverty and protect the planet.

빠른 퀴즈

The city's new transport plan focuses on _______ by encouraging cycling and reducing car emissions.

정답!

정답은: sustainability

도움이 되었나요?
아직 댓글이 없습니다. 첫 번째로 생각을 공유하세요!

무료로 언어 학습 시작하기

무료로 학습 시작