B2 noun 中性

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

例句

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1

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

词族

名词
extinction
Verb
extinguish
形容词
extinct
相关
extinguisher
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记忆技巧

Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.

快速测验

The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.

正确!

正确答案是: extinction

例句

1

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

everyday

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

formal

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

informal

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

4

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

academic

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

5

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

business

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

词族

名词
extinction
Verb
extinguish
形容词
extinct
相关
extinguisher

常见搭配

mass extinction mass extinction
face extinction face extinction
on the brink of extinction on the brink of extinction
drive to extinction drive to extinction
threat of extinction threat of extinction

常用短语

verge of extinction

verge of extinction

extinction rebellion

extinction rebellion

level of extinction

level of extinction

容易混淆的词

extinction vs distinction

Distinction refers to a difference or contrast between things, while extinction refers to the end of a species.

extinction vs extermination

Extermination is the deliberate killing of a group (like pests), whereas extinction is the general state of being gone forever.

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使用说明

Use this word primarily in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the death of a species. It can also be used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the disappearance of outdated ideas or technologies.

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常见错误

Learners often confuse the noun 'extinction' with the adjective 'extinct'. For example, they might incorrectly say 'the species is extinction' instead of 'the species is extinct'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'extinguere', which means to quench, wipe out, or put out a fire.

语法模式

Countable when referring to specific historical events (e.g., 'five mass extinctions'). Uncountable when referring to the general concept or threat.
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文化背景

The term is central to modern discussions about the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' and climate change activism.

快速测验

The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.

正确!

正确答案是: extinction

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