emission
/ɪˈmɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4832 in the learning path
排放物；排放量
Definitions
n. A substance released into the environment, especially a polluting gas.
排放物；排放量
n. The process of releasing gas, heat, light, or other energy.
排放；发出
Example
The mechanic checked my car's emissions this morning.
今天早上，修理工检查了我汽车的尾气排放。
Governments can reduce carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy and improving public transport networks.
政府可以通过投资可再生能源和改善公共交通网络来减少碳排放。
Collocations
- carbon emissions
- exhaust emissions
- reduce emissions
- emission standards
Word family
- emit (v.)
- emitter (n.)
Usage tip
指废气或排放量常用复数emissions；动词是emit。
FAQ
- What does emission mean?
- A substance released into the environment, especially a polluting gas. The process of releasing gas, heat, light, or other energy.
- How is emission pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈmɪʃən/, US /ɪˈmɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
