synurbent
To adapt to or colonize urban environments, often resulting in higher population densities within cities compared to natural habitats. This term describes the ecological process where wildlife species successfully integrate into and thrive in human-dominated urban landscapes.
예시
3 / 5Urban foxes have begun to synurbent so effectively that they are now more common in London than in the surrounding countryside.
City foxes have started to adapt to the urban environment so well that they are more numerous in London than in rural areas.
Ecologists are researching how certain raptor species synurbent by nesting on skyscrapers instead of cliffs.
Scientists are studying how some birds of prey adjust to city life by using tall buildings for nesting rather than natural rock faces.
It is fascinating to watch how the local squirrels synurbent and learn to navigate the subway system for food.
It's interesting to see the local squirrels get used to the city and find ways to use the metro to find food.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Syn' means together, and 'Urb' means city. Think of wildlife living 'together' with us in the 'city'.
빠른 퀴즈
As natural habitats shrink, many clever species have no choice but to ________ and seek food in metropolitan areas.
정답!
정답은: synurbent
예시
Urban foxes have begun to synurbent so effectively that they are now more common in London than in the surrounding countryside.
everydayCity foxes have started to adapt to the urban environment so well that they are more numerous in London than in rural areas.
Ecologists are researching how certain raptor species synurbent by nesting on skyscrapers instead of cliffs.
formalScientists are studying how some birds of prey adjust to city life by using tall buildings for nesting rather than natural rock faces.
It is fascinating to watch how the local squirrels synurbent and learn to navigate the subway system for food.
informalIt's interesting to see the local squirrels get used to the city and find ways to use the metro to find food.
The study suggests that for a species to synurbent, it must possess a high degree of behavioral plasticity and stress tolerance.
academicThe research indicates that to thrive in an urban setting, a species needs to be very flexible in its behavior and able to handle stress.
Urban planners must understand how invasive species synurbent to prevent the degradation of city park ecosystems.
businessPeople who design cities need to know how non-native species adapt to the city to protect the health of urban parks.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
synurbent population
a group of animals living specifically in a city
the drive to synurbent
the biological pressure to move into urban areas
failed to synurbent
did not manage to survive or adapt to the city
자주 혼동되는 단어
Urbanize usually refers to human development of land, whereas synurbent refers to wild species adapting to that land.
Synanthropize is a broader term for living near humans; synurbent specifically emphasizes the urban/city environment.
사용 참고사항
This word is highly technical and primarily used in the fields of ecology, biology, and urban planning. Though traditionally an adjective, in advanced C1 contexts it is used as a verb to describe the process of adaptation.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse this with 'urbanize'. Remember that plants and animals 'synurbent', while humans 'urbanize' a landscape.
암기 팁
Break it down: 'Syn' means together, and 'Urb' means city. Think of wildlife living 'together' with us in the 'city'.
어원
Derived from the Greek 'syn' (with/together) and the Latin 'urbs' (city).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Reflects the modern ecological reality of 'urban jungles' where species like coyotes, pigeons, and foxes are becoming permanent city residents.
빠른 퀴즈
As natural habitats shrink, many clever species have no choice but to ________ and seek food in metropolitan areas.
정답!
정답은: synurbent
관련 어휘
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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