sustainable
/səˈsteɪnəbl/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3851 in the learning path
不破坏环境的；可持续的
Definitions
adj. Using resources without exhausting them or causing lasting environmental damage.
不破坏环境的；可持续的
adj. Able to continue over a long period.
可长期维持的
Example
She chooses sustainable products with little or no plastic packaging.
她选择塑料包装很少或不用塑料包装的环保产品。
Cities should promote sustainable transport by investing in reliable bus services and safe cycling infrastructure.
城市应投资建设可靠的公交服务和安全的骑行设施，推动可持续交通。
Collocations
- sustainable development
- sustainable agriculture
- sustainable transport
- sustainable growth
Word family
- sustain (v.)
- sustainability (n.)
- sustainably (adv.)
- unsustainable (adj.)
Antonyms
- unsustainable
Usage tip
renewable强调可再生；sustainable强调可持续。
FAQ
- What does sustainable mean?
- Using resources without exhausting them or causing lasting environmental damage. Able to continue over a long period.
- How is sustainable pronounced?
- UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/, US /səˈsteɪnəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
