vegetation
/ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6348 in the learning path
植被；植物群
Definitions
n. plants growing together in a particular area
植被；植物群
Example
Thick vegetation hid the narrow path beside the river.
茂密的植被遮住了河边的狭窄小路。
Removing natural vegetation increases soil erosion and reduces the capacity of land to absorb heavy rainfall.
清除天然植被会加剧水土流失，并降低土地吸收强降雨的能力。
Collocations
- dense vegetation
- native vegetation
- vegetation cover
- clear vegetation
Word family
- vegetative (adj.)
Synonyms
- plant life
Usage tip
不可数名词，泛指某地区植物，不等于蔬菜。
FAQ
- What does vegetation mean?
- plants growing together in a particular area
- How is vegetation pronounced?
- UK /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
