生态系统
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It encompasses the complex relationships between living things and non-living resources.
Examples
3 of 5保护生态系统对生物多样性至关重要。
Protecting the ecosystem is vital for biodiversity.
污染会破坏脆弱的生态系统。
Pollution can destroy fragile ecosystems.
我们家花园里也有一个小小的生态系统。
There is a tiny ecosystem in our garden too.
Word Family
Memory Tip
生 (Life) + 态 (State) + 系 (System) + 统 (Unified).
Quick Quiz
过度捕捞会导致海洋______失衡。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
保护生态系统对生物多样性至关重要。
academicProtecting the ecosystem is vital for biodiversity.
污染会破坏脆弱的生态系统。
formalPollution can destroy fragile ecosystems.
我们家花园里也有一个小小的生态系统。
informalThere is a tiny ecosystem in our garden too.
该公司正在构建一个数字生态系统。
businessThe company is building a digital ecosystem.
维持生态系统的平衡是人类的责任。
everydayMaintaining the balance of the ecosystem is human responsibility.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
生态系统崩溃
ecosystem collapse
陆地生态系统
terrestrial ecosystem
海洋生态系统
marine ecosystem
Often Confused With
Ecosystem emphasizes interaction within a system, while environment is a more general term for surroundings.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading and Listening sections involving nature or technology architecture.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled in Chinese; pay attention to '态' vs '太'.
Memory Tip
生 (Life) + 态 (State) + 系 (System) + 统 (Unified).
Word Origin
Calque of the English term 'ecosystem'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
过度捕捞会导致海洋______失衡。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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