B2 noun Academic

生态系统

/ʂə́ŋ tʰâi ɕî tʰʊ̌ŋ/

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It encompasses the complex relationships between living things and non-living resources.

Examples

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1

保护生态系统对生物多样性至关重要。

Protecting the ecosystem is vital for biodiversity.

2

污染会破坏脆弱的生态系统。

Pollution can destroy fragile ecosystems.

3

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

Noun
生态系统
Adverb
生态地
Adjective
生态的
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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

1

保护生态系统对生物多样性至关重要。

academic

Protecting the ecosystem is vital for biodiversity.

2

污染会破坏脆弱的生态系统。

formal

Pollution can destroy fragile ecosystems.

3

我们家花园里也有一个小小的生态系统。

informal

There is a tiny ecosystem in our garden too.

4

该公司正在构建一个数字生态系统。

business

The company is building a digital ecosystem.

5

维持生态系统的平衡是人类的责任。

everyday

Maintaining the balance of the ecosystem is human responsibility.

Word Family

Noun
生态系统
Adverb
生态地
Adjective
生态的

Common Collocations

脆弱的生态系统 fragile ecosystem
维持生态系统 maintain the ecosystem
生态系统平衡 ecosystem balance
数字生态系统 digital ecosystem
生态系统服务 ecosystem services

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

生态系统 vs 生态环境

Ecosystem emphasizes interaction within a system, while environment is a more general term for surroundings.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Reading and Listening sections involving nature or technology architecture.

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Common Mistakes

Often misspelled in Chinese; pay attention to '态' vs '太'.

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Memory Tip

生 (Life) + 态 (State) + 系 (System) + 统 (Unified).

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Word Origin

Calque of the English term 'ecosystem'.

Grammar Patterns

对...生态系统造成破坏 一个完整的生态系统

Quick Quiz

过度捕捞会导致海洋______失衡。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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