extraction
/ɪkˈstrækʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6261 in the learning path
提取；开采；拔除
Definitions
n. The process of taking something out of something else.
提取；开采；拔除
Example
The dentist explained why a tooth extraction was necessary.
牙医解释了为什么必须拔牙。
The extraction of minerals can damage local ecosystems unless strict environmental safeguards are enforced.
开采矿物可能破坏当地生态系统，除非实施严格的环境保护措施。
Collocations
- mineral extraction
- tooth extraction
- oil extraction
- data extraction
Word family
- extract (v.)
- extractor (n.)
Synonyms
- removal
Usage tip
extract是动词；extraction指提取过程，不指摘要。
FAQ
- What does extraction mean?
- The process of taking something out of something else.
- How is extraction pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstrækʃən/, US /ɪkˈstrækʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
