pollution
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materials into the environment, which can damage the air, water, and land. It is a major global issue that results from human activities like industrial processes, transportation, and waste disposal.
例句
3 / 5The air pollution in big cities can cause health problems for children.
The presence of dirty air in large urban areas can lead to medical issues for young people.
Legislative measures are required to mitigate the impact of industrial pollution on local ecosystems.
New laws are needed to lessen the damage caused by factory waste on nature.
This beach is gross; there is so much pollution in the water.
This beach is disgusting because there is a lot of trash and chemicals in the sea.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Pool' of 'Lotion' spilled in a forest; just as lotion doesn't belong on the dirt, pollution is something that doesn't belong in nature.
快速测验
Many species are dying out due to high levels of water ____ in the oceans.
正确！
正确答案是： a
例句
The air pollution in big cities can cause health problems for children.
everydayThe presence of dirty air in large urban areas can lead to medical issues for young people.
Legislative measures are required to mitigate the impact of industrial pollution on local ecosystems.
formalNew laws are needed to lessen the damage caused by factory waste on nature.
This beach is gross; there is so much pollution in the water.
informalThis beach is disgusting because there is a lot of trash and chemicals in the sea.
Data suggests that atmospheric pollution levels have reached a critical threshold.
academicEvidence shows that levels of gases in the air have become dangerous.
Our company is committed to lowering its levels of chemical pollution through sustainable practices.
businessOur business wants to produce less chemical waste by using environmentally friendly methods.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
visual pollution
unattractive things like billboards that spoil a view
plastic pollution
the accumulation of plastic objects in the environment
thermal pollution
the degradation of water quality by changing its temperature
容易混淆的词
Pollution is the general state or process of being dirty, whereas a pollutant is the specific substance (like oil or plastic) that causes it.
使用说明
Pollution is almost always used as an uncountable noun in English. When you want to talk about specific sources, you use phrases like 'types of pollution' or 'levels of pollution' rather than making the word plural.
常见错误
A common error is using 'pollutions' in the plural form. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse 'polluted' (adjective) with 'pollution' (noun) in sentences requiring a subject.
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Pool' of 'Lotion' spilled in a forest; just as lotion doesn't belong on the dirt, pollution is something that doesn't belong in nature.
词源
Derived from the late Latin 'pollutio', from the verb 'polluere', meaning 'to soil, defile, or contaminate'.
语法模式
文化背景
Pollution is a central theme in modern global discussions regarding climate change, government policy, and public health activism.
快速测验
Many species are dying out due to high levels of water ____ in the oceans.
正确！
正确答案是： a
相关词汇
相关词
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.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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