recycle
/ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #1875 in the learning path
回收利用
Definitions
v. to process used materials so they can be used again
回收利用
Example
We recycle glass bottles at the centre near our house.
我们把玻璃瓶送到家附近的回收中心回收。
Cities can reduce landfill waste by making it easier for residents to recycle everyday packaging.
城市可以通过方便居民回收日常包装来减少填埋垃圾。
Collocations
- recycle household waste
- recycled paper
- recycle plastic bottles
Word family
- recycling (n.)
- recyclable (adj.)
Usage tip
recycle指回收加工再利用，reuse侧重直接再次使用。
FAQ
- What does recycle mean?
- to process used materials so they can be used again
- How is recycle pronounced?
- UK /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/, US /ˌriːˈsaɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
