greenhouse
Relating to or functioning like a structure with glass walls and a roof for growing plants, or describing the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere. It is most frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe gases or effects related to global warming.
예시
3 / 5We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.
We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.
International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.
It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.
빠른 퀴즈
Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.
정답!
정답은: greenhouse
예시
We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.
everydayWe built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.
International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
formalInternational treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.
informalIt's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.
The study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.
academicThe study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.
Our firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.
businessOur firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
greenhouse effect
the trapping of heat in the atmosphere
greenhouse gas
gases like CO2 that contribute to the greenhouse effect
runaway greenhouse effect
an unstoppable cycle of atmospheric warming
자주 혼동되는 단어
While similar, 'hothouse' often metaphorically refers to an environment that encourages rapid growth or development, such as in education.
This is a direct synonym, but 'glasshouse' is used more frequently in British English for the structure, while 'greenhouse' is used globally for the effect.
사용 참고사항
Though primarily a noun, 'greenhouse' acts as an adjective when it modifies words like 'gas' or 'effect.' In environmental science, it describes the mechanism of heat retention.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'greenhouse' to mean any environmentally friendly building, but it specifically refers to structures for plants or the scientific heating effect.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.
어원
From English 'green' (referring to plants) and 'house' (a shelter), first appearing in the 17th century to describe structures for tropical plants.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Greenhouses are iconic in Dutch agriculture and British gardening culture, symbolizing human control over the seasons.
빠른 퀴즈
Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.
정답!
정답은: greenhouse
관련 표현
관련 어휘
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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