
garbage
/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/ · /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
CEFR level A2Topic EnvironmentWord #1279 in the learning path
垃圾;废弃物
Definitions
n. waste material that people throw away
垃圾;废弃物
n. something considered untrue, useless, or very poor in quality
废话;无价值的东西
Example
Please take the garbage out before it starts smelling.
请在垃圾发臭之前把它拿出去。
Cities can reduce the amount of garbage sent to landfill by improving recycling facilities and public awareness.
城市可以通过改善回收设施和提高公众意识,减少运往填埋场的垃圾量。
Collocations
- take out the garbage
- garbage collection
- a garbage bag
- a garbage can
Synonyms
- rubbish
- trash
Usage tip
不可数名词;常见于美式英语,英式多用rubbish。
FAQ
- What does garbage mean?
- waste material that people throw away something considered untrue, useless, or very poor in quality
- How is garbage pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/, US /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.