zero
/ˈzɪərəʊ/ · /ˈzɪroʊ/
CEFR level A1Topic ScienceWord #504 in the learning path
零
Definitions
num. The number representing no quantity.
零
n. The point marked as nothing on a measuring scale.
零度；零点
Example
The temperature fell below zero while we were sleeping.
我们睡觉时，气温降到了零度以下。
Achieving zero carbon emissions will require substantial investment in renewable energy, public transport, and more efficient buildings.
实现零碳排放需要对可再生能源、公共交通和能效更高的建筑进行大量投资。
Collocations
- below zero
- zero emissions
- zero tolerance
- absolute zero
Usage tip
读电话号码时零也常读作oh；温度用zero。
FAQ
- What does zero mean?
- The number representing no quantity. The point marked as nothing on a measuring scale.
- How is zero pronounced?
- UK /ˈzɪərəʊ/, US /ˈzɪroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
