extinction
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3729 in the learning path
灭绝；消亡
Definitions
n. the complete disappearance of a species or type of thing
灭绝；消亡
Example
These rare birds face extinction if their forest disappears.
如果这片森林消失，这些珍稀鸟类就会面临灭绝。
Protecting natural habitats is essential to preventing the extinction of species threatened by intensive farming and urban expansion.
保护自然栖息地对于防止受集约化农业和城市扩张威胁的物种灭绝至关重要。
Collocations
- face extinction
- on the brink of extinction
- mass extinction
- prevent extinction
Word family
- extinct (adj.)
Usage tip
extinct是形容词；extinction是通常不可数的名词。
FAQ
- What does extinction mean?
- the complete disappearance of a species or type of thing
- How is extinction pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/, US /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
