footprint
/ˈfʊtprɪnt/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4149 in the learning path
脚印；足迹
Definitions
n. A mark left by a foot on a surface.
脚印；足迹
n. The amount of ground or space something occupies.
占用空间
n. The environmental impact of a person, product, or activity.
环境影响程度
Example
A muddy footprint covered the clean kitchen floor.
干净的厨房地板上留下了一个泥脚印。
Choosing locally grown food can sometimes reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting agricultural products.
选择本地种植的食物有时可以减少运输农产品产生的碳足迹。
Collocations
- leave footprints
- carbon footprint
- a small footprint
Usage tip
carbon footprint指碳排放影响，不是实际脚印。
FAQ
- What does footprint mean?
- A mark left by a foot on a surface. The amount of ground or space something occupies. The environmental impact of a person, product, or activity.
- How is footprint pronounced?
- UK /ˈfʊtprɪnt/, US /ˈfʊtprɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
