rainforest
/ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/ · /ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2529 in the learning path
雨林；热带雨林
Definitions
n. a dense forest in an area receiving very heavy rainfall
雨林；热带雨林
Example
We spotted colourful birds high in the rainforest canopy.
我们在雨林高高的树冠层中发现了色彩鲜艳的鸟儿。
Protecting tropical rainforest helps preserve biodiversity and prevents large amounts of stored carbon from entering the atmosphere.
保护热带雨林有助于维护生物多样性，并防止大量储存的碳进入大气。
Collocations
- tropical rainforest
- rainforest canopy
- rainforest conservation
- rainforest destruction
Usage tip
常写作rainforest；rain forest也正确。
FAQ
- What does rainforest mean?
- a dense forest in an area receiving very heavy rainfall
- How is rainforest pronounced?
- UK /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/, US /ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
