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biodiversity
生物多样性
the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole
- 1.
The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
一个地区内植物和动物物种的多样性(数量和种类)
- 2.
the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole)
特定栖息地(或整个世界)中动植物生命的多样性
一个地区内植物和动物物种的多样性(数量和种类);特定栖息地(或整个世界)中动植物生命的多样性
In use
Protecting forests is important for biodiversity.
Scientists study biodiversity to understand how ecosystems change.
The region's rich biodiversity attracts many nature lovers every year.
a high level of biodiversity is desirable
the biodiversity of [noun]
biodiversity 一般作不可数名词;表示“某地的生物多样性”常用 the biodiversity of...
The biodiversity of the rainforest is under threat.
雨林的生物多样性正受到威胁。
biodiversity in [place/region]
biodiversity in... 强调某一地区或范围内的生物多样性,也可与 the biodiversity of... 互换使用。
Biodiversity in this region has declined sharply.
该地区的生物多样性急剧下降。
Connections
Collocations
- biodiversity loss
- 生物多样性丧失
- The rapid biodiversity loss threatens the balance of entire ecosystems.快速的生物多样性丧失威胁着整个生态系统的平衡。
- biodiversity conservation
- 生物多样性保护
- The government has launched a new project for biodiversity conservation.政府启动了一个新的生物多样性保护项目。
- biodiversity hotspot
- 生物多样性热点地区
- Madagascar is one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.马达加斯加是世界上最重要的生物多样性热点地区之一。
- protect biodiversity
- 保护生物多样性
- We must take immediate action to protect biodiversity before it is too late.我们必须立即采取行动保护生物多样性,以免为时过晚。
- biodiversity crisis
- 生物多样性危机
- Scientists warn that the global biodiversity crisis requires urgent attention.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想:bio(生命) + diversity(多样) → 生物多样性,比如想象一片雨林里物种丰富。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:生态学讨论、环境政策文件、环保新闻报道 该词义指生物多样性,通常用于科学、环保、政策及新闻等较正式的书面场合,在日常口语中相对少见,但本身属于标准中性用语。
Grammar Note
通常不可数;表示具体类型的多样性时可用复数 biodiversities.
Pronunciation & Spelling
diversity、university、adversity 与 biodiversity 押韵(/vɝsəti/)。versatility 虽以 vers- 开头,但发音为 /ˌvɝːsəˈtɪləti/,不押韵。biology 和 biodegradable 以 bio- 开头,拼写相近,但发音和重音不同,也不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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