pollute
/pəˈluːt/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2377 in the learning path
污染
Definitions
v. to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful
污染
Example
Please don't pollute the stream by throwing rubbish into it.
请不要往小溪里扔垃圾，污染溪水。
Factories that pollute local rivers should face stricter penalties to protect ecosystems and public health.
污染当地河流的工厂应受到更严厉的处罚，以保护生态系统和公众健康。
Collocations
- pollute the environment
- pollute the air
- heavily polluted
Word family
- pollution (n.)
- pollutant (n.)
- polluter (n.)
- polluted (adj.)
Synonyms
- contaminate
Antonyms
- purify
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接被污染的对象，不加介词。
FAQ
- What does pollute mean?
- to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful
- How is pollute pronounced?
- UK /pəˈluːt/, US /pəˈluːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
