ozone
/ˈəʊzəʊn/ · /ˈoʊzoʊn/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4338 in the learning path
臭氧
Definitions
n. A gas whose molecules each contain three oxygen atoms.
臭氧
Example
High ozone levels kept us from jogging outside today.
今天臭氧浓度高，我们没有到户外慢跑。
While ozone high in the atmosphere protects life, ground-level ozone can damage human health and crops.
尽管高空中的臭氧能保护生命，近地面的臭氧却会损害人体健康和农作物。
Collocations
- ozone layer
- ground-level ozone
- ozone depletion
- ozone levels
Usage tip
臭氧不可数；高空臭氧有保护作用，近地面臭氧有害。
FAQ
- What does ozone mean?
- A gas whose molecules each contain three oxygen atoms.
- How is ozone pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊzəʊn/, US /ˈoʊzoʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
