toxicity
/tɒkˈsɪsəti/ (bre, ipa) · [tɑksˈɪsəti] /tɑːkˈsɪsəti/ (ame, ipa) · [tɑksˈɪsəti] /täk-ˈsi-sə-tē How to pronounce toxicity (audio)/ (ame, mw)
toxicity — 名詞
- toxicitysingular
- toxicitiesplural
1. how poisonous a substance is, judged by the amount of harmful material it holds
毒性
物質含毒的程度與危害力
how poisonous a substance is, judged by the amount of harmful material it holds and the danger it creates for people, animals, or the environment
The factory manager checked the toxicity of the waste before releasing it into the river.
工廠經理在將廢水排入河流之前，檢查了廢水的毒性。
the toxicity of [substance]: measured level of poison
The research team measured the toxicity of a new industrial chemical on fish and plants.
研究團隊測量了一種新型工業化學品對魚類和植物的毒性。
A local resident worried about the toxicity of the drinking water after the spill.
一位當地居民擔心洩漏後飲用水的毒性。
The safety officer warned that the cleaning fluid's toxicity could cause skin burns.
安全官員警告說，這種清潔液的毒性可能導致皮膚灼傷。
The environmental agency updated its guidelines on the toxicity of common pesticides used on farms.
環保機構更新了農場常用農藥的毒性指引。
- poisonousness
a less common, more direct synonym that means the same thing but is rarely used in everyday speech
- harmfulness
broader — includes non-chemical harms like radiation or physical injury
- deadliness
stronger — suggests the substance is likely to cause death
- safety
the state of being free from harmful effects
文法句型
the toxicity of [substance]
[substance]'s toxicity
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the general property of being poisonous. May be countable when talking about specific levels or types: 'the toxicities of different heavy metals vary widely.'
常見錯誤
2. the quality of a situation, group of people, or personal interaction that makes
有害氛圍
環境或人際關係的惡劣負面特質
the quality of a situation, group of people, or personal interaction that makes it extremely unpleasant, negative, and damaging to those involved
The therapist warned that the toxicity of their arguments was harming the children.
治療師警告說，他們爭吵中的有害氛圍正在傷害孩子們。
the toxicity of [relationship]: harmful interpersonal dynamic
The new manager was shocked by the toxicity of the office atmosphere and gossip.
新任主管對辦公室的氛圍惡劣和流言感到震驚。
A long-time employee quit because of the toxicity of the workplace environment.
一位資深員工因工作環境的有害氛圍而辭職。
The moderator reduced the toxicity of the comment sections by enforcing clear rules.
管理員透過執行明確的規則，減少了留言區的惡意言論。
The HR director addressed the toxicity of the team meetings and the shouting.
人力資源總監針對團隊會議中的有害氛圍和吼叫問題提出處理方案。
- negativity
softer and broader — includes pessimism and lack of cooperation, not necessarily harm
- destructiveness
stronger — emphasises active harm and damage to others
- hostility
focuses on unfriendliness and aggression, not necessarily the overall culture
- positivity
a supportive, encouraging, and healthy atmosphere
文法句型
the toxicity of [situation/group/relationship]
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns describing environments or relationships: workplace, culture, atmosphere, environment, relationship, behaviour. The word is often paired with action verbs like reduce, address, escape, or recognise.