ecosystem
/ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/ · /ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4661 in the learning path
生态系统
Definitions
n. Living things and their environment interacting as a connected system.
生态系统
Example
This small pond supports a surprisingly rich ecosystem.
这个小池塘维系着一个丰富得令人惊讶的生态系统。
Removing a single species can disrupt an entire ecosystem because organisms depend on one another for survival.
移除一个物种可能扰乱整个生态系统，因为生物依赖彼此才能生存。
Collocations
- marine ecosystem
- fragile ecosystem
- protect ecosystems
- disrupt an ecosystem
Usage tip
指生物与环境共同构成的系统，不只是生物群体。
FAQ
- What does ecosystem mean?
- Living things and their environment interacting as a connected system.
- How is ecosystem pronounced?
- UK /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/, US /ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
