pollution
/pəˈluːʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2043 in the learning path
污染
Definitions
n. damage to the environment caused by harmful substances or energy
污染
Example
Air pollution makes the distant hills difficult to see.
空气污染让远处的山丘难以看清。
Reducing pollution requires governments to regulate industrial emissions while encouraging cleaner transport and more sustainable production methods.
减少污染需要政府监管工业排放，同时鼓励更清洁的交通方式和更可持续的生产方式。
Collocations
- air pollution
- water pollution
- noise pollution
- reduce pollution
Word family
- pollute (v.)
- pollutant (n.)
- polluted (adj.)
Synonyms
- contamination
Usage tip
pollution不可数；具体污染物用pollutant。
FAQ
- What does pollution mean?
- damage to the environment caused by harmful substances or energy
- How is pollution pronounced?
- UK /pəˈluːʃən/, US /pəˈluːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
