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Browse words, pronunciation, translations, and example sentences.雾霾
Smog
在无风的日子里,雾霾笼罩着这座城市。Smog hangs over the city on windless days.
排放
Emission
这家工厂去年减少了碳排放。The factory reduced carbon emissions last year.
有毒的
Toxic
泄漏后,这条河变得有毒了。The river became toxic after the spill.
污水
Sewage
未经处理的污水流入了海里。Untreated sewage flowed into the sea.
垃圾填埋场
Landfill
这座城市的大部分垃圾都被送到垃圾填埋场。Most of the trash from the city goes to a landfill.
径流
Runoff
农药径流污染了附近的小溪。Pesticide runoff polluted the nearby stream.
颗粒物
Particulate
颗粒物会损伤肺部。Particulate matter can damage the lungs.
森林砍伐
Deforestation
森林砍伐威胁着许多动物的栖息地。Deforestation threatens many animal habitats.
污染物
Contaminant
实验室在水样中发现了一种污染物。The lab found a contaminant in the water sample.
残留物
Residue
玻璃上还残留着化学物质。A residue of chemicals remained on the glass.
焚烧
Incineration
焚烧常用于处理部分医疗废物。Incineration is used to dispose of some medical waste.
可降解的
Biodegradable
可降解包装分解得更快。Biodegradable packaging breaks down more quickly.
化石的
Fossil
化石燃料是污染的主要来源之一。Fossil fuels are a major source of pollution.
恶化
Deteriorate
在炎热的日子里,空气质量可能会迅速恶化。Air quality can deteriorate quickly on hot days.
积聚
Accumulate
塑料垃圾会在海岸边不断堆积。Plastic waste can accumulate along the shore.
处置
Disposal
正确的垃圾处置有助于保护环境。Proper waste disposal helps protect the environment.
污染
Contaminate
漏油会污染饮用水。Oil leaks can contaminate drinking water.
退化
Degradation
土壤退化让耕作变得更困难。Soil degradation makes farming harder.
监管
Regulate
政府监管工厂排放,以保护空气。Governments regulate factory emissions to protect the air.
危险的
Hazardous
危险废物必须小心处理。Hazardous waste must be handled with care.
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