environments

IPA/ɪnˈvaɪ.rə.mənt/
KK[ɪnvˈaɪrənmənts]IPA/ɪnˈvaɪ.rə.mənt/

environments — 名詞

  • environmentssingular
  • environmentsesplural

1. the physical world that all living things share — including the air, water, soil

1.名詞B1
釋義

自然環境

地球上的空氣、水、土地、動植物等

the physical world that all living things share — including the air, water, soil, plants, and animals found on Earth

例句

The new law aims to protect the natural environment from factory pollution.

這項新法旨在保護自然環境免受工廠污染。

collocation: protect the [natural] environment

Nora joined a group that cleans up plastic waste from the local environment.

Nora 加入了一個清理當地環境中塑膠廢棄物的團體。

常見搭配
  • the environment
  • protect the environment
  • damage the environment
  • harm the environment
  • natural environment
  • marine environment
  • local environment
  • global environment
同義詞
  • ecosystem

    more technical; refers to a specific community of living things interacting with their surroundings

  • habitat

    narrower; refers to the natural home of a particular animal or plant

  • wilderness

    focuses on undeveloped, uncultivated natural land, not the whole natural world

反義詞
  • urban area

    a built-up space with roads and buildings, as opposed to the natural world

用法筆記

Frequently used with the definite article: "the environment" — especially when referring to the Earth's natural systems as a whole.

常見錯誤

We need to protect environment.
We need to protect the environment.
In English, 'the environment' (the natural world) almost always requires the definite article.
The environment is very beautiful in that forest.
The forest environment is very beautiful.
When referring to a specific natural setting, use a modifier (forest environment, marine environment) rather than 'the environment' alone.

2. the conditions, situations, and social or cultural influences that surround a pe

2.名詞B1
釋義

生活環境

影響個人或群體的感受與行為的條件與氛圍

the conditions, situations, and social or cultural influences that surround a person or group and affect how they feel or behave

例句

The school tries to provide a safe learning environment for all its students.

這所學校努力為所有學生提供安全的學習環境。

collocation: learning environment

Kevin works best in a quiet environment where he can concentrate without interruptions.

Kevin 在安靜的環境中工作效率最高，因為他可以不受干擾地專心工作。

常見搭配
  • work environment
  • learning environment
  • home environment
  • social environment
  • business environment
  • safe environment
  • competitive environment
  • quiet environment
  • create an environment
  • provide an environment
同義詞
  • setting

    more neutral; describes the physical or social context without implying influence

  • atmosphere

    focuses on the mood or feeling of a place rather than the conditions

  • surroundings

    more concrete; refers to the immediate physical space around someone

用法筆記

Often preceded by an adjective describing the type of setting: learning environment, work environment, home environment, social environment.

常見錯誤

I like a quiet work environment to studying.
I like a quiet work environment for studying.
Follow 'environment' with 'for' + gerund, not 'to' + gerund.
The environment in my office is stress.
The environment in my office is stressful.
Use an adjective (stressful, friendly, competitive), not a noun, to describe the quality of the environment.

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常用片語

  • environment + noun: environment minister, environment policy, environment agency

介系詞搭配

  • in an environment
  • environment for